How much does a sewing machine operator make in Pennsylvania?
$35,640a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in Pennsylvania. That is $17.13 an hour or $2,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.13
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,340Median: $35,640Highest 10%: $45,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,340 | $13.63 | |
| 25th | $30,850 | $14.83 | |
| Median | $35,640 | $17.13 | |
| 75th | $39,640 | $19.06 | |
| 90th | $45,510 | $21.88 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| York, PA | $39,430 |
| Scranton, PA | $38,630 |
| Reading, PA | $37,820 |
| Erie, PA | $36,990 |
| Lebanon, PA | $36,530 |
| Allentown, PA | $35,820 |
| Lancaster, PA | $35,630 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $35,440 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $35,380 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,360 |
| Johnstown, PA | $30,160 |
| Williamsport, PA | $29,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sewing machine operators.
| 32. Virginia | $35,790 |
| 33. Ohio | $35,760 |
| 34. North Dakota | $35,700 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $35,640 |
| 36. Arkansas | $35,630 |
| 37. Missouri | $35,610 |
| 38. Utah | $35,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.13 ($35,640 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $35,640 against $36,670 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for sewing machine operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 35 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays sewing machine operators the most?
York-Hanover, PA, with a median of $39,430 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.