Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by state
What Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderss do
Typical education: High School Diploma
Observe woven cloth to detect weaving defects.
Thread yarn, thread, and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting, or other processing.
Remove defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling.
Examine looms to determine causes of loom stoppage, such as warp filling, harness breaks, or mechanical defects.
Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment.
Top skills:Operations MonitoringMonitoringOperation and ControlActive ListeningSpeakingQuality Control Analysis
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Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay by experience level
Entry level$31,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$37,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$41,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$47,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$51,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-11.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,700
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by industry
Textile Mills
7,600 workers
$42,500
Fabric Mills
7,380 workers
$42,500
Textile Product Mills
2,800 workers
$43,500
Textile Furnishings Mills
2,680 workers
$43,000
Apparel Manufacturing
1,500 workers
$38,000
Apparel Knitting Mills
1,450 workers
$37,500
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
300 workers
$46,500
Rubber Product Manufacturing
270 workers
$45,000
Administrative and Support Services
270 workers
$38,500
Employment Services
250 workers
$38,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pays 25% below the average across 112 roles in the Production job family (family average $56,000).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make?
The average base salary for a Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in the United States is $42,000 per year, or about $20.19 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $37,500 and $47,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Production roles?
The Production job family averages $56,000 across 112 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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