Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Iowa
Also called: Textile Knitting Machine Operators
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Iowa earn a median of $33,730 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $33,730
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($39,530)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 25
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,490; the top 10% earn over $43,710. Nationally the range is $29,960 to $49,130.
States ranked near Iowa
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Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Iowa
How much do textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Iowa?
The median is $33,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,490 and the top 10% earn over $43,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 25 (−15% vs. the national median of $39,530). Living costs are not included.