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How much does a sewing machine operator make in Racine?

$37,550a year

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area. That is $18.05 an hour or $3,129 a month.

Hourly
$18.05
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
82 of 236
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,450Median: $37,550Highest 10%: $52,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,450$15.12
25th$34,160$16.42
Median$37,550$18.05
75th$44,950$21.61
90th$52,500$25.24

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.

Appleton, WI$48,460
Minneapolis, MN$42,300
Janesville, WI$40,130
Madison, WI$40,040
Fond du Lac, WI$39,810
Milwaukee, WI$38,600
Green Bay, WI$36,820
La Crosse, WI$36,820
Duluth, MN$36,780
Sewing Machine Operator salary in Wisconsin Sewing Machine Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Racine

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$74,880
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,670
Tool and Die Maker$69,690
Welder$59,200
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$58,770
Paper Goods Machine Setter$58,050
Machinist$57,720
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,020
Inspector$50,030
Helpers--Production Worker$49,020
Salaries for every job in Racine, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Racine?

The median hourly pay in the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area is $18.05 ($37,550 a year).

Do sewing machine operators make more in Racine than the national average?

Yes: $37,550 against $36,670 nationally, 2% more.

How does Racine compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $40,370, so Racine pays 7% less.

Where does Racine rank for sewing machine operator pay?

82 of 236 metro areas with data.

How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Racine?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,500 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.