Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in the United States

Median annual wage: $38,670 · Median hourly: $18.59 · Employment: 22,020

Annual Salary Percentiles

PercentileAnnualHourly
10th$31,790$15.29
25th$36,420$17.51
Median$38,670$18.59
75th$42,940$20.65
90th$49,420$23.76

Quick Facts

The numbers in context

At $18.59 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $38,667 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $38,670.

For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $31,790, median pay is $38,670, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $49,420.

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State

The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.

StateMedian AnnualMedian Hourlyvs NationalEmployment
Alabama $40,210 $19.33 +4.0% 1,060
California $43,770 $21.05 +13.2% 360
Colorado $37,540 $18.05 -2.9% 90
Connecticut $44,020 $21.17 +13.8% 40
Florida $36,160 $17.39 -6.5% 70
Georgia $38,930 $18.72 +0.7% 8,830
Illinois $36,950 $17.77 -4.4% 180
Indiana $40,630 $19.53 +5.1% 230
Louisiana $49,690 $23.89 +28.5% 110
Maine $40,870 $19.65 +5.7% 100
Massachusetts $40,270 $19.36 +4.1% 170
Michigan $36,540 $17.57 -5.5% 130
Mississippi $37,460 $18.01 -3.1% 80
Missouri $39,350 $18.92 +1.8% 0
Nebraska $36,760 $17.67 -4.9% 40
New Hampshire $49,190 $23.65 +27.2% 90
New Jersey $47,230 $22.71 +22.1% 100
New York $37,220 $17.90 -3.7% 160
North Carolina $36,580 $17.59 -5.4% 4,190
Ohio $38,160 $18.34 -1.3% 150
Pennsylvania $38,830 $18.67 +0.4% 500
Rhode Island $37,400 $17.98 -3.3% 240
South Carolina $38,280 $18.40 -1.0% 2,240
Tennessee $46,720 $22.46 +20.8% 470
Virginia $50,770 $24.41 +31.3% 1,530
Washington $47,560 $22.87 +23.0% 250

Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders?

The median annual wage for textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders is $38,670 ($18.59 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.

Which state pays textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders the most?

Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

How many textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed in the U.S.?

There are approximately 22,020 textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders employed nationally, per BLS OES.

How much do textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders make per hour?

The median hourly wage is $18.59. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.