Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.
SOC 51-6063
AI exposure: 62/100
targeted tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 62 | $37,380 | -5% | 18,300 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Attention to Detail
- Physical Stamina
- Technical Knowledge
- Coordination
- Reliability
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders role. Its 62/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 62/100, in the Targeted band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $37,380 median annual wage and -5% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
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| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 62 | $37,070 | -5% | 27,000 |
| Couriers and Messengers | 62 | $36,850 | -5% | 60,200 |
| Security Guards | 62 | $36,680 | +5% | 1,163,200 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers | 62 | $36,500 | +4% | 2,696,500 |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders | 62 | $38,500 | +3% | 13,800 |
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 62 | $36,160 | -5% | 15,300 |
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