Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Textile Knitting Machine Operators
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tennessee earn a median of $33,550 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $33,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($39,530)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 25
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,920; the top 10% earn over $46,820. Nationally the range is $29,960 to $49,130.
States ranked near Tennessee
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Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Tennessee
How much do textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Tennessee?
The median is $33,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,920 and the top 10% earn over $46,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 25 (−15% vs. the national median of $39,530). Living costs are not included.