Wages vary widely based on the type of machine, mill, specialty, shift, and seniority. Wages also vary by area of the country.
Most full-time textile machine operators receive typical benefits. These include vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. In addition, some firms provide on-site day care and education benefits. Some provide employee discounts in company outlet stores.
Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers (SOC 51-6091)
Location
|
Pay Period |
|
25%
|
Median
|
75%
|
| Illinois |
Wage data for this occupation are not available. |
| United States |
Hourly |
$18.75 |
$21.63 |
$26.29 |
| Yearly |
$38,990 |
$44,980 |
$54,690 |
Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders (SOC 51-6061)
Location
|
Pay Period |
|
25%
|
Median
|
75%
|
| Illinois |
Wage data for this occupation are not available. |
| United States |
Hourly |
$15.55 |
$17.94 |
$20.79 |
| Yearly |
$32,350 |
$37,320 |
$43,230 |
Textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders (SOC 51-6062)
Location
|
Pay Period |
|
25%
|
Median
|
75%
|
| Illinois |
Hourly |
$17.79 |
$18.67 |
$18.86 |
| Yearly |
$37,007 |
$38,833 |
$39,213 |
| Cook County |
Hourly |
$17.79 |
$18.29 |
$18.72 |
| Yearly |
$37,009 |
$38,054 |
$38,953 |
| United States |
Hourly |
$15.57 |
$18.24 |
$21.01 |
| Yearly |
$32,380 |
$37,940 |
$43,710 |
Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders (SOC 51-6063)
Location
|
Pay Period |
|
25%
|
Median
|
75%
|
| Illinois |
Wage data for this occupation are not available. |
| United States |
Hourly |
$16.60 |
$18.40 |
$21.24 |
| Yearly |
$34,530 |
$38,260 |
$44,180 |
Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders (SOC 51-6064)
Location
|
Pay Period |
|
25%
|
Median
|
75%
|
| Illinois |
Hourly |
$15.31 |
$17.53 |
$19.02 |
| Yearly |
$31,846 |
$36,463 |
$39,572 |
| United States |
Hourly |
$16.96 |
$18.11 |
$19.70 |
| Yearly |
$35,270 |
$37,660 |
$40,970 |