Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #49 of 50 · KY
18.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $30,690 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $29,460
Employment 2,750
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $22,350P25 $24,070 Median $29,460P75 $36,170P90 $39,880
About 80% of sewing machine operatorss in Kentucky earn between $22,350 and $39,880. 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 Kentucky is $30,690, about 18.4% below the U.S. average ($37,600). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $36,170 | $34,040 | 300 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $32,930 | $33,260 | 440 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $32,230 | $33,910 | 50 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $29,420 | $29,230 | 200 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $26,260 | $28,650 | 100 |
| Owensboro, KY | $25,980 | $27,970 | 150 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $24,030 | $26,910 | 180 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $23,020 | $25,120 | 490 |