Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Hourly Pay
As of May 2025, the median hourly wage for textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders in the United States was $18.64, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Hourly Wage Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $13.78 |
| 25th | $16.46 |
| Median | $18.64 |
| 75th | $21.74 |
| 90th | $23.76 |
Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $18.64; the mean hourly wage is $19.01.
What is the entry-level hourly pay for textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders?
Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $13.78 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.
What is the top hourly pay for textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders?
Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $23.76 per hour.