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
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Occupational code: 51-6064
- Total U.S. employment: 22,020
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
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.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.