Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in California
Also called: Textile Knitting Machine Operators
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California earn a median of $44,530 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,530
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($39,530)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 25
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,090; the top 10% earn over $54,970. Nationally the range is $29,960 to $49,130.
States ranked near California
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Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in California
How much do textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders make in California?
The median is $44,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,090 and the top 10% earn over $54,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 25 (+13% vs. the national median of $39,530). Living costs are not included.