Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Oregon

Sewing machine operators in Oregon earn the most in Bend (average $47,980 a year) and the least in Eugene ($39,050), across the 5 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sewing machine operators average at $42,260 and the median at $39,780 for 1,250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,600.

Sewing Machine Operators average salary by city in Oregon

Bend$47,980
Portland$43,510
Salem$41,580
Medford$41,490
Eugene$39,050

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bend	$47,980	$50,830	$41,920	$37,404	104
Portland	$43,510	$41,980	$38,400	$34,157	105
Salem	$41,580	$38,200	$37,930	$32,755	104
Medford	$41,490	$38,700	$36,460	$32,689	101
Eugene	$39,050	$36,230	$36,080	$30,917	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Sewing Machine Operators salary in other states

Sewing Machine Operators salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-6031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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