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How much does a sewing machine operator make in Omaha?

$37,380a year

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $17.97 an hour or $3,115 a month.

Hourly
$17.97
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
86 of 236
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,610Median: $37,380Highest 10%: $44,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,610$14.24
25th$33,280$16.00
Median$37,380$17.97
75th$38,750$18.63
90th$44,450$21.37

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.

Lincoln, NE$37,200
Sewing Machine Operator salary in Nebraska Sewing Machine Operator salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Omaha?

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $17.97 ($37,380 a year).

Do sewing machine operators make more in Omaha than the national average?

Yes: $37,380 against $36,670 nationally, 2% more.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $37,060, so Omaha pays 1% more.

Where does Omaha rank for sewing machine operator pay?

86 of 236 metro areas with data.

How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Omaha?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,450 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.