How much does a sewing machine operator make in Rhode Island?
$38,670a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in Rhode Island. That is $18.59 an hour or $3,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.59
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $38,670Highest 10%: $51,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| Median | $38,670 | $18.59 | |
| 75th | $45,870 | $22.05 | |
| 90th | $51,180 | $24.61 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $38,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sewing machine operators.
| 12. Hawaii | $39,230 |
| 13. South Dakota | $39,000 |
| 14. Minnesota | $38,930 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $38,670 |
| 16. New York | $38,480 |
| 17. Indiana | $38,440 |
| 18. South Carolina | $38,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $18.59 ($38,670 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $38,670 against $36,670 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for sewing machine operator pay?
Rhode Island ranks 15 of 50 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays sewing machine operators the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $38,160 a year.
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.