Highest-paying cities for textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders
Boston, MA leads at $47,960 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $47,960 | $46,300–$56,050 |
| Chicago, IL | $47,710 | $36,610–$47,710 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,580 | $45,040–$55,660 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $44,880 | $37,210–$44,880 |
| Atlanta, GA | $44,790 | $44,790–$44,890 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,530 | $37,950–$45,660 |
| Manchester, NH | $43,320 | $41,530–$49,430 |
| Scranton, PA | $42,500 | $36,130–$49,280 |
| New York, NY | $41,350 | $37,100–$47,040 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $40,280 | $38,220–$46,090 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $40,120 | $37,650–$49,260 |
| Dalton, GA | $39,840 | $38,710–$43,500 |
| Greenville, SC | $39,760 | $39,040–$46,740 |
| Charlotte, NC | $39,530 | $36,270–$46,210 |
| Kansas City, MO | $39,180 | $38,690–$47,100 |
| Providence, RI | $39,110 | $35,810–$46,340 |
| Columbia, SC | $38,380 | $35,230–$43,270 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $37,690 | $37,510–$42,960 |
| Greensboro, NC | $36,730 | $30,780–$37,510 |
| Winston, NC | $36,440 | $30,340–$41,480 |
| Hickory, NC | $36,200 | $28,450–$40,750 |
| Burlington, NC | $33,540 | $29,260–$36,730 |
| Detroit, MI | $33,330 | $26,270–$38,120 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.