SOC 51-6031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sewing Machine Operators — Lewiston
Lewiston-Auburn, ME · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Lewiston, ME is $44,670 per year, 21.8% above the national median of $36,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Lewiston, ME is $44,670 per year, 21.8% above the national median of $36,670. Half of workers earn between $41,470 and $48,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,760 and the ninetieth at $48,060.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Bangor records the highest median at $46,060. Of the 228 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 173rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,760 | −10.7% |
| 25th | $41,470 | +13.1% |
| Median (50th) | $44,670 | +21.8% |
| 75th | $48,060 | +31.1% |
| 90th | $48,060 | +31.1% |
| Mean | $42,790 | +16.7% |
Other metro areas in Maine
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lewiston run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $44,670 goes as far as $46,004 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,004US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,670 a year, 21.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,760 to $48,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bangor, at $46,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Lewiston, ME?
The median annual wage is $44,670, or $21.48 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $36,670, so pay in Lewiston, ME is 21.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lewiston, ME earns more than $48,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bangor, at $46,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Lewiston, ME. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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