How much does a weaving operator make?

In the United States, pay can rise with experience and useful machine skills, such as setting up or troubleshooting looms. It also varies by employer or textile industry and by location, where local demand and living costs differ.

Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles. Excludes “Sewing Machine Operators” (51-6031).

What's a typical day like?

They thread yarn through guides and rollers, start the loom, and watch the cloth take shape, checking for flaws. If a loom stops, they look for broken threads or mechanical trouble, adjust the machine, and inspect the fabric again.

Most employers look for a high school diploma or GED, though some may hire without one. New workers learn the mill’s machines on the job; an apprenticeship may be available for specialties such as loom fixing.

High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)

Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized.

A weaver may watch a whole group of looms at once, scanning the growing cloth for tiny flaws.