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Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Role Overview

Set up, operate, or tend machines that wind or twist textiles; or draw out and combine sliver, such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers. Includes slubber machine and drawing frame operators.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
California $43,180
New Jersey $42,110
Washington $40,900
Virginia $40,690
Maine $39,620
Massachusetts $38,970
Alabama $38,950
South Carolina $38,780
Michigan $38,190
Georgia $37,990
Pennsylvania $37,610
Indiana $37,500
Ohio $36,980
Colorado $36,390
New York $35,980

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$37,660

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-9.0%

Avg. annual openings

2.5k

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