Highest-paying states for textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders
New York leads at $49,570 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $49,570 | $43,560–$49,570 |
| New Hampshire | $48,440 | $41,530–$53,160 |
| Maine | $48,350 | $45,400–$48,860 |
| Washington | $48,220 | $48,220–$48,220 |
| Minnesota | $46,430 | $38,410–$53,530 |
| Wisconsin | $45,610 | $37,280–$61,060 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,580 | $38,500–$52,180 |
| Ohio | $45,040 | $38,290–$60,510 |
| California | $44,530 | $37,950–$45,720 |
| Massachusetts | $44,190 | $39,450–$48,110 |
| Illinois | $42,950 | $36,150–$47,710 |
| Georgia | $40,930 | $38,870–$44,890 |
| South Carolina | $39,760 | $37,760–$44,870 |
| Virginia | $39,470 | $37,510–$42,960 |
| Rhode Island | $38,760 | $33,220–$46,300 |
| Michigan | $38,120 | $26,270–$44,500 |
| Alabama | $37,340 | $32,050–$46,700 |
| Indiana | $37,160 | $35,050–$48,100 |
| Louisiana | $36,860 | $26,370–$37,700 |
| New Jersey | $36,850 | $34,350–$41,350 |
| North Carolina | $36,700 | $29,990–$41,420 |
| Mississippi | $35,370 | $35,370–$43,310 |
| Texas | $34,790 | $24,330–$37,590 |
| Iowa | $33,730 | $31,680–$41,550 |
| Tennessee | $33,550 | $32,750–$37,220 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.