Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders earn a median $38,760 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$38,760
$18.63 per hour
Range
$28,650 – $49,420
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
9,000
across the U.S.
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$33,324
per year · effective tax rate 14.0%
$2,777Monthly
$1,388Twice a month
$1,282Every 2 weeks
$16.02Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,471
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,403
- Medicare (1.45%)$562
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$33,324
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,650 | $13.77 | $25,200 |
| 25th percentile | $34,230 | $16.46 | $29,684 |
| Median (50th) | $38,760 | $18.63 | $33,324 |
| 75th percentile | $45,220 | $21.74 | $38,514 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $49,420 | $23.76 | $41,889 |
Best cities for textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | $45,220 | $36,790 | $36,769 | 560 |
| 2 | Dalton, GA | $37,820 | $31,228 | $34,758 | 570 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $37,860 | $31,605 | $27,829 | 560 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Atlanta, GA — $45,220
- Los Angeles, CA — $37,860
- Dalton, GA — $37,820
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $47,160 | $38,876 | $36,120 – $56,710 | 50 |
| New York | $46,810 | $37,861 | $37,220 – $72,210 | 170 |
| New Hampshire | $45,930 | $39,085 | $43,300 – $57,160 | 80 |
| Hawaii | $45,760 | $36,969 | $45,410 – $55,370 | — |
| Washington | $45,380 | $38,643 | $40,910 – $57,980 | 140 |
| Massachusetts | $43,680 | $35,313 | $33,610 – $55,250 | 380 |
| North Carolina | $43,460 | $35,875 | $30,160 – $55,290 | 840 |
| Indiana | $41,740 | $34,516 | $35,820 – $54,700 | 70 |
| South Carolina | $41,740 | $34,371 | $29,000 – $51,120 | 480 |
| Ohio | $41,600 | $35,244 | $34,210 – $45,630 | 370 |
| Minnesota | $41,480 | $34,109 | $32,090 – $51,730 | 100 |
| New Jersey | $40,780 | $34,237 | $33,790 – $56,240 | 120 |
| Rhode Island | $40,000 | $33,437 | $35,770 – $51,580 | 30 |
| Georgia | $39,840 | $32,747 | $27,180 – $45,850 | 1,560 |
| Wisconsin | $39,630 | $33,060 | $23,270 – $51,060 | 130 |
| California | $38,870 | $32,363 | $36,670 – $49,400 | 750 |
| Illinois | $38,600 | $31,429 | $35,150 – $44,530 | 230 |
| Oregon | $38,460 | $30,547 | $33,840 – $49,830 | 90 |
| Mississippi | $37,600 | $31,620 | $29,070 – $45,550 | 400 |
| Louisiana | $37,490 | $31,565 | $28,490 – $46,670 | — |
| Arizona | $37,460 | $31,551 | $33,830 – $44,470 | 100 |
| Michigan | $37,280 | $30,801 | $33,260 – $50,760 | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $37,110 | $30,873 | $25,930 – $44,740 | 50 |
| Colorado | $36,870 | $30,891 | $31,920 – $54,200 | 30 |
| Tennessee | $36,710 | $31,676 | $20,600 – $45,870 | 320 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,690 | $30,534 | $29,640 – $46,410 | 230 |
| Kansas | $35,930 | $29,845 | $27,450 – $40,390 | 40 |
| Florida | $35,680 | $30,849 | $29,100 – $49,320 | 450 |
| Alabama | $35,000 | $28,818 | $28,430 – $43,820 | 160 |
| Maryland | $34,890 | $28,920 | $31,570 – $48,890 | 50 |
| Virginia | $34,410 | $28,664 | $26,670 – $48,850 | 50 |
| Kentucky | $31,040 | $26,152 | $23,330 – $39,310 | 50 |
| Missouri | $30,540 | $26,221 | $28,600 – $36,830 | 170 |
| Texas | $30,160 | $26,414 | $22,950 – $42,950 | 680 |
| Iowa | $30,060 | $25,843 | $26,620 – $55,580 | 70 |
| Arkansas | $29,140 | $24,670 | $24,780 – $40,970 | 40 |
| Nevada | $28,630 | $25,184 | $27,790 – $35,790 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders make?
The national median salary for textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders is $38,760 a year ($18.63 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,650 and the top 10% earn over $49,420. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders the most?
Connecticut has the highest median pay at $47,160. After taxes and local prices, Atlanta, GA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders are there in the U.S.?
About 9,000 people work as textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders nationwide.