How much does a textile machine operator make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,294 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $2,824
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $60,670 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $58,590 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $57,990 |
| 8. Sweden estimate | $40,700 |
| 9. United States | $39,530 |
| 10. Finland estimate | $35,920 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $337 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operator$38,670
- Sewing machine operator$36,670
- Fabric dyer$38,180
- Hide machine operator$37,280
- Gluing operator$35,650
- Laundry worker$34,890
- Textile braider$37,280
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| New York | $49,570 |
| New Hampshire | $48,440 |
| Maine | $48,350 |
| Washington | $48,220 |
| Minnesota | $46,430 |
| Wisconsin | $45,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,580 |
| Ohio | $45,040 |
| California | $44,530 |
| Massachusetts | $44,190 |
See all 25 states
| Illinois | $42,950 |
| Georgia | $40,930 |
| South Carolina | $39,760 |
| Virginia | $39,470 |
| Rhode Island | $38,760 |
| Michigan | $38,120 |
| Alabama | $37,340 |
| Indiana | $37,160 |
| Louisiana | $36,860 |
| New Jersey | $36,850 |
| North Carolina | $36,700 |
| Mississippi | $35,370 |
| Texas | $34,790 |
| Iowa | $33,730 |
| Tennessee | $33,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a textile machine operator make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,294 a month, $39,530 a year.
How much does a textile machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $29,960 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $49,130.
Which country pays a textile machine operator the most?
Germany, with a median of $43,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a textile machine operator the most?
New York, with a median of $49,570 a year.
Does a textile machine operator make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $43,250 a year against $39,530 in the United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a textile machine operator or a sewing machine operator?
A textile machine operator: $39,530 a year against $36,670 for a sewing machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate