How much does a sewing machine operator make in Sacramento?
$42,080a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $20.23 an hour or $3,507 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.23
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,520Median: $42,080Highest 10%: $48,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| 25th | $36,900 | $17.74 | |
| Median | $42,080 | $20.23 | |
| 75th | $45,310 | $21.78 | |
| 90th | $48,520 | $23.33 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.
| San Jose, CA | $47,220 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,880 |
| Stockton, CA | $43,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $39,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $39,570 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $39,420 |
| San Diego, CA | $39,070 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $38,610 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $38,550 |
| Fresno, CA | $38,270 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,130 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $36,740 |
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How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $20.23 ($42,080 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $42,080 against $36,670 nationally, 15% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $37,940, so Sacramento pays 11% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for sewing machine operator pay?
26 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,520 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.