How much does a textile make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $17.92 an hour or $3,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.92
- Average (mean)
- $40,560
- Jobs
- 13,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,270 | $15.03 | |
| 25th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 75th | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| 90th | $52,730 | $25.35 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $67,890 |
| Maine | $55,160 |
| New York | $54,040 |
| New Hampshire | $45,650 |
| Oklahoma | $45,020 |
| Indiana | $43,340 |
| Florida | $43,330 |
| Colorado | $42,640 |
| Illinois | $42,370 |
| Rhode Island | $41,670 |
| Connecticut | $41,360 |
| Massachusetts | $40,050 |
| South Carolina | $39,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,470 |
| Virginia | $38,660 |
| Oregon | $38,430 |
| Utah | $38,260 |
| Nevada | $37,520 |
| Nebraska | $37,410 |
| New Jersey | $37,410 |
| North Carolina | $37,280 |
| Ohio | $37,200 |
| California | $36,740 |
| Georgia | $36,510 |
| Tennessee | $36,440 |
| Wisconsin | $36,290 |
| Missouri | $36,060 |
| Alabama | $35,090 |
| Texas | $35,010 |
| Minnesota | $34,440 |
| Arkansas | $33,710 |
| Maryland | $31,740 |
| Mississippi | $31,530 |
| Michigan | $31,270 |
| Idaho | $30,000 |
| North Dakota | $29,100 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $62,650 |
| Portland, ME | $61,070 |
| Miami, FL | $51,880 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $50,440 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $49,170 |
| Charleston, SC | $47,720 |
| San Francisco, CA | $47,170 |
| Columbia, SC | $46,370 |
| Charlotte, NC | $44,910 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $44,690 |
| Boston, MA | $44,500 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $43,830 |
| Chicago, IL | $43,420 |
| Greenville, SC | $41,820 |
| New York, NY | $38,830 |
In other countries
Textile belongs to the international group "Pelt dressers, tanners and fellmongers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,890
- Presser$35,060
- Sewing Machine Operator$36,670
- Shoe and Leather Worker and Repairer$37,800
- Shoe Machine Operator and Tender$35,650
- Sewer$36,480
- Tailor$41,640
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operator and Tender$38,180
- Textile Cutting Machine Setter$38,760
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setter$39,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a textile make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $17.92 ($37,280 a year).
How much does a textile make a month?
About $3,107 a month before tax, based on a median of $37,280 a year.
How much does a textile make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,270 or less a year ($15.03 an hour); the top 10% make $52,730 or more.
Which state pays textiles the most?
Washington, with a median of $67,890 a year, followed by Maine ($55,160) and New York ($54,040).
Which city pays textiles the most?
Oklahoma City, OK, with a median of $62,650 a year.
How many textiles are there in the United States?
About 13,530 people work as textiles.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.