How much does a sewing machine operator make in Oregon?
$39,780a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in Oregon. That is $19.13 an hour or $3,315 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.13
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,770Median: $39,780Highest 10%: $51,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,770 | $16.24 | |
| 25th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| Median | $39,780 | $19.13 | |
| 75th | $47,510 | $22.84 | |
| 90th | $51,260 | $24.64 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bend, OR | $50,830 |
| Portland, OR | $41,980 |
| Medford, OR | $38,700 |
| Salem, OR | $38,200 |
| Eugene, OR | $36,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sewing machine operators.
| 8. Vermont | $40,850 |
| 9. Wisconsin | $40,370 |
| 10. Arizona | $40,210 |
| 11. Oregon | $39,780 |
| 12. Hawaii | $39,230 |
| 13. South Dakota | $39,000 |
| 14. Minnesota | $38,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $19.13 ($39,780 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $39,780 against $36,670 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Oregon rank for sewing machine operator pay?
Oregon ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Oregon pays sewing machine operators the most?
Bend, OR, with a median of $50,830 a year.
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.