Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State
Also called: Textile Knitting Machine Operators
The national median pay for textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders is $39,530 a year. By state, it ranges from $33,550 in Tennessee to $49,570 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $29,960
- 25th percentile
- $36,390
- Median
- $39,530
- 75th percentile
- $45,220
- Top 10%
- $49,130
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 13,030 jobs.
Median pay in 25 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $49,570 | +25% | $37,100 | $59,760 | 230 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $48,440 | +23% | $41,530 | $56,050 | 70 |
| 3 | Maine | $48,350 | +22% | $40,250 | $48,860 | 160 |
| 4 | Washington | $48,220 | +22% | $40,780 | $50,740 | 110 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $46,430 | +17% | $37,900 | $62,820 | 50 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $45,610 | +15% | $31,810 | $68,970 | 150 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $45,580 | +15% | $35,710 | $62,870 | 510 |
| 8 | Ohio | $45,040 | +14% | $37,600 | $62,750 | 60 |
| 9 | California | $44,530 | +13% | $36,090 | $54,970 | 590 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $44,190 | +12% | $39,400 | $59,170 | 180 |
| 11 | Illinois | $42,950 | +9% | $33,160 | $57,370 | 70 |
| 12 | Georgia | $40,930 | +4% | $32,300 | $47,350 | 3,550 |
| 13 | South Carolina | $39,760 | +1% | $35,230 | $48,530 | 1,500 |
| 14 | Virginia | $39,470 | 0% | $37,480 | $44,100 | 580 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $38,760 | −2% | $32,080 | $50,220 | 250 |
| 16 | Michigan | $38,120 | −4% | $25,960 | $49,260 | 90 |
| 17 | Alabama | $37,340 | −6% | $28,810 | $49,590 | 770 |
| 18 | Indiana | $37,160 | −6% | $28,820 | $53,800 | 50 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $36,860 | −7% | $25,410 | $44,720 | 60 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $36,850 | −7% | $32,940 | $48,080 | 60 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $36,700 | −7% | $28,650 | $47,870 | 2,730 |
| 22 | Mississippi | $35,370 | −11% | $28,890 | $44,920 | 110 |
| 23 | Texas | $34,790 | −12% | $20,180 | $43,300 | 170 |
| 24 | Iowa | $33,730 | −15% | $31,490 | $43,710 | 70 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $33,550 | −15% | $27,920 | $46,820 | 380 |
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 Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary questions
Which state pays textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders the most?
New York, with a median of $49,570 a year (+25% vs. the national median of $39,530). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders the least?
Tennessee, with a median of $33,550 a year (−15% vs. national).
Where do most textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders work?
Georgia has the most jobs, about 3,550, with a median of $40,930.
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.