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How much does a sewing machine operator make in Salt Lake City?

$35,550a year

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $17.09 an hour or $2,963 a month.

Hourly
$17.09
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
141 of 236
Jobs in the area
560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,620Median: $35,550Highest 10%: $45,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,620$14.72
25th$33,280$16.00
Median$35,550$17.09
75th$41,620$20.01
90th$45,860$22.05

Other cities in Utah

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.

Provo, UT$36,290
Ogden, UT$36,040
Logan, UT$34,360
Sewing Machine Operator salary in Utah Sewing Machine Operator salary in all states

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Plant and System Operator$62,470
Machinist$61,640
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Salt Lake City?

The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $17.09 ($35,550 a year).

Do sewing machine operators make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?

No: $35,550 against $36,670 nationally, 3% less.

How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?

The median in Utah is $35,550, so Salt Lake City pays 0% more.

Where does Salt Lake City rank for sewing machine operator pay?

141 of 236 metro areas with data.

How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Salt Lake City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,860 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.