Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $34,140 -10% vs national
Median hourly $16.42
10th percentile $27,480
90th percentile $44,090
Employed locally 80
National median $37,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,480
    25th
    $32,330
    50th (median)
    $34,140
    75th
    $38,360
    90th
    $44,090

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $43,750
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,400
    Florida $36,350

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tampa, FL is $16.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Tampa, FL is 10% below 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $27,480 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,330.