Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Hourly Pay
Median hourly wage: $19.01
Hourly Wage Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $14.40 |
| 25th | $17.50 |
| Median | $19.01 |
| 75th | $21.74 |
| 90th | $23.62 |
Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $19.01; the mean hourly wage is $19.58.
What is the entry-level hourly pay for textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders?
Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $14.40 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.
What is the top hourly pay for textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders?
Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $23.62 per hour.