How much does a sewing machine operator make in Portland?
$41,980a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $20.18 an hour or $3,498 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.18
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,890Median: $41,980Highest 10%: $53,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,890 | $16.29 | |
| 25th | $38,400 | $18.46 | |
| Median | $41,980 | $20.18 | |
| 75th | $49,080 | $23.60 | |
| 90th | $53,320 | $25.63 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.
| Bend, OR | $50,830 |
| Medford, OR | $38,700 |
| Salem, OR | $38,200 |
| Eugene, OR | $36,230 |
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How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $20.18 ($41,980 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $41,980 against $36,670 nationally, 14% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $39,780, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for sewing machine operator pay?
28 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,320 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.