Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary

The median textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in the United States is $38,670 per year ($18.59/hour). Salaries range from $31,790 at the entry level to $49,420+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 22,020 textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 9% through 2034.

Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Median Salary
$38,670
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.59
per hour
Employment
22,020
jobs in the U.S.

Salary Distribution

10th percentile
$31,790
25th percentile
$36,420
Median
$38,670
75th percentile
$42,940
90th percentile
$49,420

Job Growth (2024-2034)

-9%
Decline

Annual Openings

2,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Training Needed

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State

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StateMedianvs. National
Virginia$50,770+31.3%
Louisiana$49,690+28.5%
New Hampshire$49,190+27.2%
Washington$47,560+23.0%
New Jersey$47,230+22.1%
Tennessee$46,720+20.8%
Connecticut$44,020+13.8%
California$43,770+13.2%
Maine$40,870+5.7%
Indiana$40,630+5.1%
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Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by Metro Area

Metro AreaMedianvs. National
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$54,350+40.5%
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA$47,750+23.5%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$47,230+22.1%
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$43,870+13.4%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$43,330+12.1%
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA$42,870+10.9%
Lewiston-Auburn, ME$40,420+4.5%
Chattanooga, TN-GA$40,140+3.8%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$39,400+1.9%
Dalton, GA$38,670+0.0%
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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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