Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $38,540 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.53
10th percentile $30,150
90th percentile $48,300
Employed locally 40
National median $37,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,150
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $38,540
    75th
    $47,130
    90th
    $48,300

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 48% Median Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $47,880
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $47,620
    New York $45,960
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $44,990
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $44,440
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $43,750

    Nearby metros — Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,300
    Cleveland, OH $38,580
    Ohio $38,540

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Columbus, OH is $18.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.40 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries?

    The median Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Columbus, OH is 1.6% above the national median of $37,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Columbus?

    Entry-level Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,150 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.