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How much does a textile knitting and weaving machine setter make in Boston?

$47,960a year

Median yearly pay for textile knitting and weaving machine setters in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $23.06 an hour or $3,997 a month.

Hourly
$23.06
Vs. national median
+21%
Rank among cities
1 of 23
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,430Median: $47,960Highest 10%: $61,110
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,430$18.96
25th$46,300$22.26
Median$47,960$23.06
75th$56,050$26.95
90th$61,110$29.38

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for textile knitting and weaving machine setters.

Providence, RI$39,110
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setter salary in Massachusetts Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setter salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a textile knitting and weaving machine setter make an hour in Boston?

The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $23.06 ($47,960 a year).

Do textile knitting and weaving machine setters make more in Boston than the national average?

Yes: $47,960 against $39,530 nationally, 21% more.

How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $44,190, so Boston pays 9% more.

Where does Boston rank for textile knitting and weaving machine setter pay?

1 of 23 metro areas with data.

How much does a textile knitting and weaving machine setter make starting out in Boston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,110 or more.

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.