How much does a sewing machine operator make in Washington?
$41,410a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $19.91 an hour or $3,451 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.91
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $41,410Highest 10%: $57,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| Median | $41,410 | $19.91 | |
| 75th | $50,080 | $24.08 | |
| 90th | $57,480 | $27.63 |
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How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $19.91 ($41,410 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $41,410 against $36,670 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Washington rank for sewing machine operator pay?
30 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,480 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.