The median annual wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Appleton, WI is $48,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,820.
Pay spans roughly $33,690 at the 10th percentile to $63,120 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.50 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as sewing machine operators in Appleton, WI.
| Median (annual) | $48,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.50 |
| 10th percentile | $33,690 |
| 90th percentile | $63,120 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.