Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Virginia

Sewing machine operators in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $37,730 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($35,170), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sewing machine operators average at $36,550 and the median at $35,790 for 2,010 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,600.

Sewing Machine Operators average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$37,730
Virginia Beach$36,420
Roanoke$35,170

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$37,730	$35,310	$29,910	$31,141	98
Virginia Beach	$36,420	$35,730	$29,080	$30,163	98
Roanoke	$35,170	$36,750	$28,880	$29,231	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Sewing Machine Operators salary in other states

Sewing Machine Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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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