Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,610 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $23,670
90th percentile $38,530
Employed locally 120
National median $37,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,670
    25th
    $27,680
    50th (median)
    $37,610
    75th
    $37,610
    90th
    $38,530

    Top-paying metros for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $52,650
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $47,750
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $44,890
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $44,340
    California $43,180
    New Jersey $42,110

    Related occupations in Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,090
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,680
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Central Pennsylvania is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.14 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries?

    The median Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Central Pennsylvania is 0.1% below the national median of $37,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $23,670 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,680.