The median annual wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Richmond, VA is $36,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,870.
Pay spans roughly $26,950 at the 10th percentile to $49,460 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.70 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as sewing machine operators in Richmond, VA.
| Median (annual) | $36,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,870 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.70 |
| 10th percentile | $26,950 |
| 90th percentile | $49,460 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.