How much does a sewing machine operator make in York?
$39,430a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the York-Hanover, PA metro area. That is $18.96 an hour or $3,286 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.96
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,260Median: $39,430Highest 10%: $48,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,260 | $14.07 | |
| 25th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| Median | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| 75th | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| 90th | $48,330 | $23.24 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.
| Scranton, PA | $38,630 |
| Reading, PA | $37,820 |
| Erie, PA | $36,990 |
| Allentown, PA | $35,820 |
| Lancaster, PA | $35,630 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $35,440 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $35,380 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,360 |
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Salaries for every job in York, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in York?
The median hourly pay in the York-Hanover, PA metro area is $18.96 ($39,430 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in York than the national average?
Yes: $39,430 against $36,670 nationally, 8% more.
How does York compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $35,640, so York pays 11% more.
Where does York rank for sewing machine operator pay?
43 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,330 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.