California

Sewing Machine Operators Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$41,060
+9.2% vs national
Hourly Wage
$19.74
 
10th Percentile
$34,950
Entry level
90th Percentile
$49,040
Senior level
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Salary Range

Sewing Machine Operators in California earn between $34,950 and $49,040, with a mean of $41,060. The national average for this role is $37,601.

$41,060 mean
10th Percentile$34,95090th Percentile$49,040

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$41,060
National Average$37,601
Alaska$46,300
Nevada$44,590
Washington$43,720
Colorado$43,690
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.