SOC 51-6031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sewing Machine Operators — Napa
Napa, CA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Napa, CA comes to $42,550 a year, ahead of the national median of $36,670 by 16.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Napa, CA comes to $42,550 a year, ahead of the national median of $36,670 by 16.0%. Pay ranges from under $37,090 at the tenth percentile to more than $53,570 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $42,550 to $45,220.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.64 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $47,220. Of the 267 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 240th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,090 | +1.1% |
| 25th | $42,550 | +16.0% |
| Median (50th) | $42,550 | +16.0% |
| 75th | $45,220 | +23.3% |
| 90th | $53,570 | +46.1% |
| Mean | $44,590 | +21.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $47,220 | 220 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $44,880 | 740 | |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $44,350 | 40 | |
| 4 | Stockton | $43,500 | 120 | |
| 5 | Sacramento | $42,080 | 190 | |
| 6 | Merced | $40,630 | 30 | |
| 7 | Oxnard | $39,800 | 180 | |
| 8 | Riverside | $39,570 | 730 | |
| 9 | Santa Maria | $39,420 | 80 | |
| 10 | San Diego | $39,070 | 820 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Napa run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $42,550 buys what $38,437 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,437US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,550 a year, 16.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,090 to $53,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $47,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Napa, CA?
The median annual wage is $42,550, or $20.46 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 Napa, CA is 16.0% 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 Napa, CA earns more than $53,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,090 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 San Jose, at $47,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Napa, CA. 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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