Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary (2025)
Based on 9,000 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $28,650 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $34,230 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $38,760 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $45,220 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $49,420 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$29K
25th
$34K
Median
$39K
75th
$45K
90th
$49K
Highest Paying States for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $51,510 |
| Hawaii | $48,760 |
| New Hampshire | $48,050 |
| Washington | $46,600 |
| Connecticut | $44,630 |
| Massachusetts | $43,880 |
| New Jersey | $43,110 |
| Indiana | $43,070 |
| Rhode Island | $42,750 |
| North Carolina | $42,510 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $51,510 per year, while North Carolina has an average of $42,510 — a difference of $9,000. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 9,000 workers were employed as Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $39,530 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-6062