Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State
The national median pay for textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders is $38,760 a year. By state, it ranges from $28,630 in Nevada to $47,160 in Connecticut.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,650
- 25th percentile
- $34,230
- Median
- $38,760
- 75th percentile
- $45,220
- Top 10%
- $49,420
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 9,000 jobs.
Median pay in 37 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $47,160 | +22% | $36,120 | $56,710 | 50 |
| 2 | New York | $46,810 | +21% | $37,220 | $72,210 | 170 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $45,930 | +18% | $43,300 | $57,160 | 80 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $45,760 | +18% | $45,410 | $55,370 | Not published |
| 5 | Washington | $45,380 | +17% | $40,910 | $57,980 | 140 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $43,680 | +13% | $33,610 | $55,250 | 380 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $43,460 | +12% | $30,160 | $55,290 | 840 |
| 8 | Indiana | $41,740 | +8% | $35,820 | $54,700 | 70 |
| 9 | South Carolina | $41,740 | +8% | $29,000 | $51,120 | 480 |
| 10 | Ohio | $41,600 | +7% | $34,210 | $45,630 | 370 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $41,480 | +7% | $32,090 | $51,730 | 100 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $40,780 | +5% | $33,790 | $56,240 | 120 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $40,000 | +3% | $35,770 | $51,580 | 30 |
| 14 | Georgia | $39,840 | +3% | $27,180 | $45,850 | 1,560 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $39,630 | +2% | $23,270 | $51,060 | 130 |
| 16 | California | $38,870 | 0% | $36,670 | $49,400 | 750 |
| 17 | Illinois | $38,600 | 0% | $35,150 | $44,530 | 230 |
| 18 | Oregon | $38,460 | −1% | $33,840 | $49,830 | 90 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $37,600 | −3% | $29,070 | $45,550 | 400 |
| 20 | Louisiana | $37,490 | −3% | $28,490 | $46,670 | Not published |
| 21 | Arizona | $37,460 | −3% | $33,830 | $44,470 | 100 |
| 22 | Michigan | $37,280 | −4% | $33,260 | $50,760 | 100 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $37,110 | −4% | $25,930 | $44,740 | 50 |
| 24 | Colorado | $36,870 | −5% | $31,920 | $54,200 | 30 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $36,710 | −5% | $20,600 | $45,870 | 320 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $36,690 | −5% | $29,640 | $46,410 | 230 |
| 27 | Kansas | $35,930 | −7% | $27,450 | $40,390 | 40 |
| 28 | Florida | $35,680 | −8% | $29,100 | $49,320 | 450 |
| 29 | Alabama | $35,000 | −10% | $28,430 | $43,820 | 160 |
| 30 | Maryland | $34,890 | −10% | $31,570 | $48,890 | 50 |
| 31 | Virginia | $34,410 | −11% | $26,670 | $48,850 | 50 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $31,040 | −20% | $23,330 | $39,310 | 50 |
| 33 | Missouri | $30,540 | −21% | $28,600 | $36,830 | 170 |
| 34 | Texas | $30,160 | −22% | $22,950 | $42,950 | 680 |
| 35 | Iowa | $30,060 | −22% | $26,620 | $55,580 | 70 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $29,140 | −25% | $24,780 | $40,970 | 40 |
| 37 | Nevada | $28,630 | −26% | $27,790 | $35,790 | 70 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary questions
Which state pays textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders the most?
Connecticut, with a median of $47,160 a year (+22% vs. the national median of $38,760). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders the least?
Nevada, with a median of $28,630 a year (−26% vs. national).
Where do most textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders work?
Georgia has the most jobs, about 1,560, with a median of $39,840.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.