SOC 51-6062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Riverside
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $39,140 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $38,760.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $39,140 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $38,760. Half of workers earn between $39,040 and $39,140. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,260 and the ninetieth at $46,690.
Los Angeles leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,860. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 614th of 671 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,260 | −6.4% |
| 25th | $39,040 | +0.7% |
| Median (50th) | $39,140 | +1.0% |
| 75th | $39,140 | +1.0% |
| 90th | $46,690 | +20.5% |
| Mean | $40,750 | +5.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $37,860 | 560 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Riverside run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $39,140 buys what $35,357 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,357US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,140 a year, 1.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,260 to $46,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Los Angeles, at $37,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Riverside, CA?
The median annual wage is $39,140, or $18.82 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 $38,760, so pay in Riverside, CA is 1.0% 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 Riverside, CA earns more than $46,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,260 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 Los Angeles, at $37,860 per year.
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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