The median annual wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Fort Wayne, IN is $37,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,820.
Pay spans roughly $28,180 at the 10th percentile to $44,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.95 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as sewing machine operators in Fort Wayne, IN.
| Median (annual) | $37,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.95 |
| 10th percentile | $28,180 |
| 90th percentile | $44,650 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.