Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Role Overview
Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles. Excludes “Sewing Machine Operators” (51-6031).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $65,820 |
| Mississippi | $49,720 |
| New York | $47,970 |
| Maine | $47,320 |
| New Hampshire | $47,170 |
| Washington | $46,700 |
| Minnesota | $43,950 |
| Michigan | $43,410 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,040 |
| Massachusetts | $40,030 |
| South Carolina | $39,680 |
| Georgia | $38,630 |
| Virginia | $38,570 |
| New Jersey | $38,390 |
| Ohio | $38,280 |
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Median Annual Salary
$38,260
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-11.2%
Avg. annual openings
1.7k
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