How much does a sewing machine operator make in Peoria?
$33,060a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $15.89 an hour or $2,755 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.89
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 180 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,500Median: $33,060Highest 10%: $42,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,500 | $15.14 | |
| 25th | $32,210 | $15.49 | |
| Median | $33,060 | $15.89 | |
| 75th | $35,890 | $17.25 | |
| 90th | $42,660 | $20.51 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.
| St. Louis, MO | $36,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,220 |
| Davenport, IA | $36,220 |
| Rockford, IL | $34,060 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $15.89 ($33,060 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $33,060 against $36,670 nationally, 10% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $36,220, so Peoria pays 9% less.
Where does Peoria rank for sewing machine operator pay?
180 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,660 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.