How much does a sewing machine operator make in Providence?
$38,160a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $18.35 an hour or $3,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.35
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,050Median: $38,160Highest 10%: $50,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,050 | $15.89 | |
| 25th | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| Median | $38,160 | $18.35 | |
| 75th | $45,700 | $21.97 | |
| 90th | $50,560 | $24.31 |
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How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $18.35 ($38,160 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $38,160 against $36,670 nationally, 4% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $38,670, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for sewing machine operator pay?
70 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,560 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.