Sewing Machine Operators Salary in California
Ranked #14 of 50 · CA
9.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,060 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $37,940
Employment 13,240
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,950P25 $36,380 Median $37,940P75 $44,280P90 $49,040
About 80% of sewing machine operatorss in California earn between $34,950 and $49,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean sewing machine operators salary in California is $41,060, about 9.2% above the U.S. average ($37,600). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $47,220 | $47,860 | 220 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,880 | $46,380 | 740 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $44,350 | $47,460 | 40 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $43,500 | $43,670 | 120 |
| Napa, CA | $42,550 | $44,590 | 30 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $42,080 | $42,310 | 190 |
| Merced, CA | $40,630 | $42,110 | 30 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $40,000 | $42,470 | 40 |