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Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Louisiana

In Louisiana, textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders earn $35,740 at the median — $17.18 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $40K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Louisiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$36K
Median annual
$17.18/hr
Hourly rate
$29K
Entry level (10th %)
$40K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $36K get you in Louisiana?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,476/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,191/mo
Rent as % of take-home48.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$40,949/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,285/mo

About textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders

U.S. employed: 130
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana

Bar chart showing Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $28,600, 25th percentile $32,680, median $35,740, 75th percentile $36,520, 90th percentile $40,260. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$29K25th$33KMedian$36K75th$37K90th$40K
Bar chart showing Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $28,600, 25th percentile $32,680, median $35,740, 75th percentile $36,520, 90th percentile $40,260. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $40K or more, a $12K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Louisiana?

The median is $35,740 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,600, and experienced textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders can clear $40,260. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $36K enough to live in Louisiana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,476/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 48.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders salary go in Louisiana?

Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders salary is worth about $40,949 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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