How much does a winder operator make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,223 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $2,767
- 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 | $61,250 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $59,150 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $58,540 |
| 8. Germany | $40,600 |
| 9. United States | $38,670 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $37,360 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $340 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Textile machine operator$39,530
- 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.
| Virginia | $50,770 |
| Louisiana | $49,690 |
| New Hampshire | $49,190 |
| Washington | $47,560 |
| New Jersey | $47,230 |
| Tennessee | $46,720 |
| Connecticut | $44,020 |
| California | $43,770 |
| Maine | $40,870 |
| Indiana | $40,630 |
See all 26 states
| Massachusetts | $40,270 |
| Alabama | $40,210 |
| Missouri | $39,350 |
| Georgia | $38,930 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,830 |
| South Carolina | $38,280 |
| Ohio | $38,160 |
| Colorado | $37,540 |
| Mississippi | $37,460 |
| Rhode Island | $37,400 |
| New York | $37,220 |
| Illinois | $36,950 |
| Nebraska | $36,760 |
| North Carolina | $36,580 |
| Michigan | $36,540 |
| Florida | $36,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a winder operator make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,223 a month, $38,670 a year.
How much does a winder operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $31,790 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $49,420.
Which country pays a winder operator the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a winder operator the most?
Virginia, with a median of $50,770 a year.
Does a winder operator make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $40,600 a year against $38,670 in the United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a winder operator or a sewing machine operator?
A winder operator: $38,670 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