Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Illinois
Also called: Textile Knitting Machine Operators
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois earn a median of $42,950 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($39,530)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 25
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,160; the top 10% earn over $57,370. Nationally the range is $29,960 to $49,130.
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Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Illinois
How much do textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Illinois?
The median is $42,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,160 and the top 10% earn over $57,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 25 (+9% vs. the national median of $39,530). Living costs are not included.