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 |
$18.92 |
$22.29 |
$27.54 |
| Yearly |
$39,360 |
$46,350 |
$57,280 |
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 |
$17.16 |
$18.36 |
$21.77 |
| Yearly |
$35,680 |
$38,180 |
$45,280 |
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 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin |
Hourly |
$17.52 |
$18.25 |
$18.38 |
| Yearly |
$36,440 |
$37,960 |
$38,220 |
| Cook County |
Hourly |
$17.79 |
$18.29 |
$18.72 |
| Yearly |
$37,009 |
$38,054 |
$38,953 |
| United States |
Hourly |
$16.46 |
$18.64 |
$21.74 |
| Yearly |
$34,230 |
$38,760 |
$45,220 |
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 |
$17.50 |
$19.01 |
$21.74 |
| Yearly |
$36,390 |
$39,530 |
$45,220 |
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 |
$17.51 |
$18.59 |
$20.65 |
| Yearly |
$36,420 |
$38,670 |
$42,940 |