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Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$43,680
Median Annual Salary
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+30.1% vs 2024
$43,880
Mean Salary
$43,680
Median Salary
$21.00
Hourly Rate
380 people work as Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $43,680 per year ($3,640/month).
This is 14.3% above the national average of $38,206.
Massachusetts ranks #6 out of 37 states for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 380 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 30.1% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts range from $33,610 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $55,250 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,300 and $46,450.
Median $43,680
P10: $33,610P25: $37,300P75: $46,450P90: $55,250
10th
$33,610
25th
$37,300
Median
$43,680
75th
$46,450
90th
$55,250
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,610
$16.16
$2,800
25th Percentile
$37,300
$17.93
$3,108
Median (50th)
$43,680
$21.00
$3,640
75th Percentile
$46,450
$22.33
$3,870
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$55,250
$26.56
$4,604
Note: The mean (average) salary of $43,880 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#6
Massachusetts ranks #6 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 Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts is $43,680 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $43,880.
What is the salary range for a Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts range from $33,610 at the 10th percentile to $55,250 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,300 and $46,450.
What is the starting salary for a Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Massachusetts typically start around $33,610 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,300 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 380 people are employed as Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts is approximately $21.00 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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