How much does a sewing machine operator make in Phoenix?
$40,910a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $19.67 an hour or $3,409 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.67
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,620Median: $40,910Highest 10%: $47,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,620 | $17.13 | |
| 25th | $36,720 | $17.65 | |
| Median | $40,910 | $19.67 | |
| 75th | $45,430 | $21.84 | |
| 90th | $47,460 | $22.82 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.
| Tucson, AZ | $41,660 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $19.67 ($40,910 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $40,910 against $36,670 nationally, 12% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $40,210, so Phoenix pays 2% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for sewing machine operator pay?
32 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,460 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.