SOC 51-6062 · May 2025 · United States
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders across the United States is $38,760 per year, measured over 9,000 jobs. The highest state median is in Connecticut, at $47,160.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 64.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Connecticut pays $47,160 and Nevada pays $28,630.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $47,160 | 50 | |
| 2 | New York | $46,810 | 170 | |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $45,930 | 80 | |
| 4 | Hawaii | $45,760 | — | |
| 5 | Washington | $45,380 | 140 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $43,680 | 380 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | $43,460 | 840 | |
| 8 | Indiana | $41,740 | 70 | |
| 9 | South Carolina | $41,740 | 480 | |
| 10 | Ohio | $41,600 | 370 |
States with the most Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 1,560 | $39,840 | |
| 2 | North Carolina | 840 | $43,460 | |
| 3 | California | 750 | $38,870 | |
| 4 | Texas | 680 | $30,160 | |
| 5 | South Carolina | 480 | $41,740 | |
| 6 | Florida | 450 | $35,680 | |
| 7 | Mississippi | 400 | $37,600 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 380 | $43,680 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 370 | $41,600 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | 320 | $36,710 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | $49,390 | 230 |
| 2 | Hickory | $48,640 | 270 |
| 3 | Atlanta | $45,220 | 560 |
| 4 | New York | $44,420 | 170 |
| 5 | Seattle | $44,350 | 100 |
| 6 | North Port | $43,750 | 30 |
| 7 | Boston | $43,680 | 270 |
| 8 | Columbus | $43,680 | — |
| 9 | Cincinnati | $43,300 | — |
| 10 | Cleveland | $42,100 | 70 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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