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Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$43,770
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.4% vs 2024
$43,470
Mean Salary
$43,770
Median Salary
$21.04
Hourly Rate
360 people work as Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out 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 Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California earn a median salary of $43,770 per year ($3,647/month).
This is 6.6% above the national average of $41,042.
California ranks #8 out of 26 states for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 360 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines that wind or twist textiles; or draw out and combine sliver, such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers. Includes slubber machine and drawing frame operators.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Operation and Control
3.5
Speaking
3.12
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.45
Administration and Management
3.13
Mechanical
3.07
Public Safety and Security
3.05
Personnel and Human Resources
2.82
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(53.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California
Salaries for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California range from $35,560 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $53,240 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,520 and $46,520.
Median $43,770
P10: $35,560P25: $38,520P75: $46,520P90: $53,240
10th
$35,560
25th
$38,520
Median
$43,770
75th
$46,520
90th
$53,240
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,560
$17.10
$2,963
25th Percentile
$38,520
$18.52
$3,210
Median (50th)
$43,770
$21.04
$3,647
75th Percentile
$46,520
$22.37
$3,876
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$53,240
$25.60
$4,436
Note: The mean (average) salary of $43,470 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#8
California ranks #8 of 26 states
$41,042
National avg. for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
How much do Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in California?
The median annual salary for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California is $43,770 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $43,470.
What is the salary range for a Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Salaries for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California range from $35,560 at the 10th percentile to $53,240 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,520 and $46,520.
What is the starting salary for a Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Entry-level Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in California typically start around $35,560 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,520 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 360 people are employed as Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California is approximately $21.04 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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