How much does a sewing machine operator make in Wisconsin?
$40,370a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in Wisconsin. That is $19.41 an hour or $3,364 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.41
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,860Median: $40,370Highest 10%: $50,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,860 | $14.84 | |
| 25th | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| Median | $40,370 | $19.41 | |
| 75th | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| 90th | $50,080 | $24.08 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Appleton, WI | $48,460 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $42,300 |
| Janesville, WI | $40,130 |
| Madison, WI | $40,040 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $39,810 |
| Wausau, WI | $39,110 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $38,600 |
| Racine, WI | $37,550 |
| Green Bay, WI | $36,820 |
| La Crosse, WI | $36,820 |
| Duluth, MN | $36,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sewing machine operators.
| 6. Massachusetts | $42,910 |
| 7. New Hampshire | $41,740 |
| 8. Vermont | $40,850 |
| 9. Wisconsin | $40,370 |
| 10. Arizona | $40,210 |
| 11. Oregon | $39,780 |
| 12. Hawaii | $39,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $19.41 ($40,370 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $40,370 against $36,670 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for sewing machine operator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays sewing machine operators the most?
Appleton, WI, with a median of $48,460 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.