Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State
Also called: Textile Winding Machine Operators
The national median pay for textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders is $38,670 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,160 in Florida to $50,770 in Virginia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $31,790
- 25th percentile
- $36,420
- Median
- $38,670
- 75th percentile
- $42,940
- Top 10%
- $49,420
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 22,020 jobs.
Median pay in 26 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $50,770 | +31% | $36,990 | $58,660 | 1,530 |
| 2 | Louisiana | $49,690 | +28% | $30,840 | $54,320 | 110 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $49,190 | +27% | $47,960 | $60,590 | 90 |
| 4 | Washington | $47,560 | +23% | $38,240 | $55,210 | 250 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $47,230 | +22% | $37,030 | $52,510 | 100 |
| 6 | Tennessee | $46,720 | +21% | $31,150 | $62,880 | 470 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $44,020 | +14% | $34,010 | $51,190 | 40 |
| 8 | California | $43,770 | +13% | $35,560 | $53,240 | 360 |
| 9 | Maine | $40,870 | +6% | $36,260 | $47,860 | 100 |
| 10 | Indiana | $40,630 | +5% | $35,670 | $62,610 | 230 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $40,270 | +4% | $35,560 | $47,320 | 170 |
| 12 | Alabama | $40,210 | +4% | $34,100 | $50,850 | 1,060 |
| 13 | Missouri | $39,350 | +2% | $34,440 | $43,690 | Not published |
| 14 | Georgia | $38,930 | +1% | $34,920 | $44,600 | 8,830 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $38,830 | 0% | $27,750 | $46,970 | 500 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $38,280 | −1% | $33,330 | $48,020 | 2,240 |
| 17 | Ohio | $38,160 | −1% | $30,400 | $56,430 | 150 |
| 18 | Colorado | $37,540 | −3% | $37,540 | $37,910 | 90 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $37,460 | −3% | $28,040 | $66,720 | 80 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $37,400 | −3% | $35,360 | $44,450 | 240 |
| 21 | New York | $37,220 | −4% | $32,240 | $50,580 | 160 |
| 22 | Illinois | $36,950 | −4% | $31,200 | $54,870 | 180 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $36,760 | −5% | $28,500 | $47,970 | 40 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $36,580 | −5% | $30,370 | $44,130 | 4,190 |
| 25 | Michigan | $36,540 | −6% | $30,410 | $43,150 | 130 |
| 26 | Florida | $36,160 | −6% | $31,030 | $45,460 | 70 |
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 Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary questions
Which state pays textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders the most?
Virginia, with a median of $50,770 a year (+31% vs. the national median of $38,670). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders the least?
Florida, with a median of $36,160 a year (−6% vs. national).
Where do most textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders work?
Georgia has the most jobs, about 8,830, with a median of $38,930.
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.