Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,160 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.19
10th percentile $38,960
90th percentile $48,350
Employed locally 50
National median $38,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,960
    25th
    $39,960
    50th (median)
    $46,160
    75th
    $48,350
    90th
    $48,350

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wisconsin $65,820
    Reading, PA $64,540
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,890
    Mississippi $49,720
    New York $47,970
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $47,710

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,800
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,610
    Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders $47,160
    Bakers $35,500
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southwest Maine is $22.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.25 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries?

    The median Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Southwest Maine is 20.6% above the national median of $38,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,960 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,960.