Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Washington

Sewing machine operators in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $44,730 a year) and the least in Spokane ($40,190), across the 4 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sewing machine operators average at $43,720 and the median at $43,360 for 1,600 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,600.

Sewing Machine Operators average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$44,730
Bremerton$44,320
Bellingham$43,960
Spokane$40,190

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$44,730	$44,350	$40,480	$38,121	111
Bremerton	$44,320	$47,220	$40,440	$37,791	106
Bellingham	$43,960	$39,650	$37,900	$37,502	103
Spokane	$40,190	$38,420	$38,170	$34,473	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums 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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