Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary (2025)
Based on 13,030 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $29,960 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $36,390 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $39,530 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $45,220 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $49,130 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$30K
25th
$36K
Median
$40K
75th
$45K
90th
$49K
Highest Paying States for Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Ohio | $49,800 |
| Washington | $48,790 |
| New York | $48,250 |
| New Hampshire | $48,220 |
| Wisconsin | $47,940 |
| Minnesota | $47,640 |
| Maine | $47,310 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,540 |
| Massachusetts | $45,760 |
| California | $43,950 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Ohio at an average of $49,800 per year, while California has an average of $43,950 — a difference of $5,850. 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 Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 13,030 workers were employed as Textile Knitting and Weaving 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 $40,720 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-6063