Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary
The median textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in the United States is $38,760 per year ($18.64/hour). Salaries range from $28,650 at the entry level to $49,420+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 9,000 textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 11.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$38,760
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.64
per hour
Employment
9,000
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$28,650
25th percentile
$34,230
Median
$38,760
75th percentile
$45,220
90th percentile
$49,420
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-11.7%
Decline
Annual Openings
1,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$29K$47K■ No data
Top Paying States
Connecticut
$47K
+22%
New York
$47K
+21%
New Hampshire
$46K
+18%
Hawaii
$46K
+18%
Washington
$45K
+17%
Massachusetts
$44K
+13%
North Carolina
$43K
+12%
Indiana
$42K
+8%
South Carolina
$42K
+8%
Ohio
$42K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $47,160 | +21.7% |
| New York | $46,810 | +20.8% |
| New Hampshire | $45,930 | +18.5% |
| Hawaii | $45,760 | +18.1% |
| Washington | $45,380 | +17.1% |
| Massachusetts | $43,680 | +12.7% |
| North Carolina | $43,460 | +12.1% |
| Indiana | $41,740 | +7.7% |
| South Carolina | $41,740 | +7.7% |
| Ohio | $41,600 | +7.3% |
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Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $49,390 | +27.4% |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $48,640 | +25.5% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $45,220 | +16.7% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,420 | +14.6% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $44,350 | +14.4% |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $43,750 | +12.9% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43,680 | +12.7% |
| Columbus, OH | $43,680 | +12.7% |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $43,300 | +11.7% |
| Cleveland, OH | $42,100 | +8.6% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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