Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary
The median textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in the United States is $39,530 per year ($19.01/hour). Salaries range from $29,960 at the entry level to $49,130+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 13,030 textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 11.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$39,530
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.01
per hour
Employment
13,030
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$29,960
25th percentile
$36,390
Median
$39,530
75th percentile
$45,220
90th percentile
$49,130
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-11.2%
Decline
Annual Openings
1,700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$34K$50K■ No data
Top Paying States
New York
$50K
+25%
New Hampshire
$48K
+23%
Maine
$48K
+22%
Washington
$48K
+22%
Minnesota
$46K
+17%
Wisconsin
$46K
+15%
Pennsylvania
$46K
+15%
Ohio
$45K
+14%
California
$45K
+13%
Massachusetts
$44K
+12%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $49,570 | +25.4% |
| New Hampshire | $48,440 | +22.5% |
| Maine | $48,350 | +22.3% |
| Washington | $48,220 | +22.0% |
| Minnesota | $46,430 | +17.5% |
| Wisconsin | $45,610 | +15.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $45,580 | +15.3% |
| Ohio | $45,040 | +13.9% |
| California | $44,530 | +12.6% |
| Massachusetts | $44,190 | +11.8% |
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Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,960 | +21.3% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,710 | +20.7% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $45,580 | +15.3% |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $44,880 | +13.5% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $44,790 | +13.3% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $44,530 | +12.6% |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $43,320 | +9.6% |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $42,500 | +7.5% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $41,350 | +4.6% |
| Spartanburg, SC | $40,280 | +1.9% |
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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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