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

In the U.S., the median pay for textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders is $18.59 an hour ($38,670 a year). About 22,020 people work in this job there.

$18.59Median hourly pay
$36,420–$42,940Middle half of workers, yearly
22,020People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.29$31,790
25% of workers$17.51$36,420
Half of workers (median)$18.59$38,670
75% of workers$20.65$42,940
90% of workers$23.76$49,420

Best-paying states for textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Virginia$50,7701,530
Louisiana$49,690110
New Hampshire$49,19090
Washington$47,560250
New Jersey$47,230100
Tennessee$46,720470
Connecticut$44,02040
California$43,770360
Maine$40,870100
Indiana$40,630230

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -10.3% over ten years, declining · about 2,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Sewing Machine Operators$36,670
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,270
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43,380
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,570
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$41,220
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39,530
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$46,350
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48,220

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.