Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$66,670
- Maine$58,580
- New York$58,050
- Florida$48,670
- Massachusetts$47,040
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Idaho$30,060
- North Dakota$30,550
- Arkansas$33,950
- Mississippi$34,240
- Texas$35,650
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $66,670 | $67,890 | $32 | +64.4% | 120 |
| 2 | Maine | $58,580 | $55,160 | $28 | +44.4% | 100 |
| 3 | New York | $58,050 | $54,040 | $28 | +43.1% | 250 |
| 4 | Florida | $48,670 | $43,330 | $23 | +20% | 270 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $47,040 | $40,050 | $23 | +16% | 160 |
| 6 | Oklahoma | $46,910 | $45,020 | $23 | +15.7% | 60 |
| 7 | Illinois | $46,610 | $42,370 | $22 | +14.9% | 200 |
| 8 | Colorado | $44,560 | $42,640 | $21 | +9.9% | 40 |
| 9 | Indiana | $43,690 | $43,340 | $21 | +7.7% | 110 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $43,630 | $41,360 | $21 | +7.6% | 60 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $43,450 | $45,650 | $21 | +7.1% | 320 |
| 12 | Virginia | $42,500 | $38,660 | $20 | +4.8% | 130 |
| 13 | South Carolina | $41,700 | $39,960 | $20 | +2.8% | 760 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $41,430 | $39,470 | $20 | +2.1% | 240 |
| 15 | Oregon | $41,290 | $38,430 | $20 | +1.8% | 110 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $40,730 | $41,670 | $20 | +0.4% | 60 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $40,160 | $36,440 | $19 | -1% | 360 |
| 18 | Ohio | $40,080 | $37,200 | $19 | -1.2% | — |
| 19 | California | $40,070 | $36,740 | $19 | -1.2% | 3,590 |
| 20 | Alabama | $39,830 | $35,090 | $19 | -1.8% | 40 |
| 21 | Utah | $39,520 | $38,260 | $19 | -2.6% | 60 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $39,430 | $37,280 | $19 | -2.8% | 1,530 |
| 23 | Missouri | $39,230 | $36,060 | $19 | -3.3% | 120 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $39,090 | $36,290 | $19 | -3.6% | 160 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $38,990 | $37,410 | $19 | -3.9% | 590 |
| 26 | Nevada | $38,740 | $37,520 | $19 | -4.5% | 120 |
| 27 | Georgia | $37,430 | $36,510 | $18 | -7.7% | 1,900 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $36,980 | $37,410 | $18 | -8.8% | 30 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $36,900 | $34,440 | $18 | -9% | 50 |
| 30 | Michigan | $36,350 | $31,270 | $17 | -10.4% | 540 |
| 31 | Maryland | $35,760 | $31,740 | $17 | -11.8% | 50 |
| 32 | Texas | $35,650 | $35,010 | $17 | -12.1% | 730 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $34,240 | $31,530 | $16 | -15.6% | 30 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $33,950 | $33,710 | $16 | -16.3% | 110 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $30,550 | $29,100 | $15 | -24.7% | — |
| 36 | Idaho | $30,060 | $30,000 | $14 | -25.9% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 52 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City, OK | $62,650 | $50,000 | 50 |
| 2 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $61,070 | $62,280 | 90 |
| 3 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $51,880 | $53,850 | — |
| 4 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $50,440 | $52,620 | 40 |
| 5 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $49,170 | $52,150 | 50 |
| 6 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $47,720 | $46,730 | 170 |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $47,170 | $49,140 | 60 |
| 8 | Columbia, SC | $46,370 | $45,880 | 130 |
| 9 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,910 | $44,320 | 360 |
| 10 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $44,690 | $43,980 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $66,890 | $66,780 | 460 |
| 2 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $66,890 | $66,780 | 460 |
| 3 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $66,890 | $66,780 | 460 |
| 4 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $66,890 | $66,780 | 460 |
| 5 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $66,890 | $66,780 | 460 |
| 6 | Repair and Maintenance | $50,440 | $52,730 | 60 |
| 7 | Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | $50,440 | $52,730 | 60 |
| 8 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $45,170 | $45,300 | 210 |
| 9 | Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $45,170 | $45,300 | 210 |
| 10 | Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing | $44,690 | $44,820 | 80 |
| 11 | Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers | $43,010 | $42,400 | — |
| 12 | Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers | $43,010 | $42,400 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other salary in the United States is $37,280 per year (mean $40,560), and about 80% earn between $31,270 and $52,730.
How much do textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $40,560 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other at $66,670 per year (median $67,890).
What is the job outlook for textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change -9.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 1,700 openings per year.