Profession
Sewing Machine Operators
Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of garment or nongarment products.
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California
Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2025
51-6031SOC 2018 51-6031
GroupAll
Median36,670 USD
Average37,600 USD
Middle 50%31,960 USD - 42,830 USD
Decile range27,860 USD - 47,840 USD
Bottom decile27,860 USD
Top decile47,840 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
51-6031SOC 2018 51-6031
GroupAll
Median37,940 USD
Average41,060 USD
Middle 50%36,380 USD - 44,280 USD
Decile range34,950 USD - 49,040 USD
Bottom decile34,950 USD
Top decile49,040 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesSewing Machine Operators