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Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,870
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.5% vs 2024
$41,510
Mean Salary
$38,870
Median Salary
$18.69
Hourly Rate
750 people work as Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California earn a median salary of $38,870 per year ($3,239/month).
This is 1.7% above the national average of $38,206.
California ranks #16 out of 37 states for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 750 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Operation and Control
3.38
Monitoring
3.12
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.28
Mathematics
2.87
Mechanical
2.82
English Language
2.6
Design
2.45
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(67.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California
Salaries for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California range from $36,670 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $49,400 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,160 and $45,950.
Median $38,870
P10: $36,670P25: $37,160P75: $45,950P90: $49,400
10th
$36,670
25th
$37,160
Median
$38,870
75th
$45,950
90th
$49,400
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,670
$17.63
$3,055
25th Percentile
$37,160
$17.87
$3,096
Median (50th)
$38,870
$18.69
$3,239
75th Percentile
$45,950
$22.09
$3,829
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$49,400
$23.75
$4,116
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,510 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#16
California ranks #16 of 37 states
$38,206
National avg. for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
How much do Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in California?
The median annual salary for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California is $38,870 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,510.
What is the salary range for a Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Salaries for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California range from $36,670 at the 10th percentile to $49,400 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,160 and $45,950.
What is the starting salary for a Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Entry-level Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in California typically start around $36,670 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,160 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 750 people are employed as Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California is approximately $18.69 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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