SOC 51-6063 · May 2025 · United States
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders across the United States is $39,530 per year, measured over 13,030 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $49,570.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 47.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $49,570 and Tennessee pays $33,550.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $49,570 | 230 | |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $48,440 | 70 | |
| 3 | Maine | $48,350 | 160 | |
| 4 | Washington | $48,220 | 110 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $46,430 | 50 | |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $45,610 | 150 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $45,580 | 510 | |
| 8 | Ohio | $45,040 | 60 | |
| 9 | California | $44,530 | 590 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $44,190 | 180 |
States with the most Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 3,550 | $40,930 | |
| 2 | North Carolina | 2,730 | $36,700 | |
| 3 | South Carolina | 1,500 | $39,760 | |
| 4 | Alabama | 770 | $37,340 | |
| 5 | California | 590 | $44,530 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 580 | $39,470 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 510 | $45,580 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 380 | $33,550 | |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 250 | $38,760 | |
| 10 | New York | 230 | $49,570 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $47,960 | 90 |
| 2 | Chicago | $47,710 | 50 |
| 3 | Philadelphia | $45,580 | 130 |
| 4 | Chattanooga | $44,880 | 220 |
| 5 | Atlanta | $44,790 | 820 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $44,530 | 530 |
| 7 | Manchester | $43,320 | 30 |
| 8 | Scranton | $42,500 | 100 |
| 9 | New York | $41,350 | 110 |
| 10 | Spartanburg | $40,280 | 260 |
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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