How much does a textile bleaching and dyeing machine operator and tender make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $18.36 an hour or $3,182 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.36
- Average (mean)
- $40,380
- Jobs
- 5,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,300 | $14.57 | |
| 25th | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| Median | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| 75th | $45,280 | $21.77 | |
| 90th | $48,100 | $23.13 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Rhode Island | $45,930 |
| Michigan | $44,720 |
| Mississippi | $43,640 |
| Georgia | $41,960 |
| South Carolina | $39,410 |
| New York | $39,030 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,420 |
| North Carolina | $37,610 |
| Tennessee | $37,410 |
| California | $36,670 |
| New Jersey | $36,570 |
| Alabama | $33,190 |
| Wisconsin | $30,930 |
| Florida | $29,850 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greenville, SC | $46,210 |
| Providence, RI | $45,930 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,680 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $45,290 |
| Atlanta, GA | $45,100 |
| Dalton, GA | $44,940 |
| Greensboro, NC | $39,600 |
| New York, NY | $39,030 |
| Hickory, NC | $38,990 |
| Charlotte, NC | $37,960 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $37,010 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $36,670 |
| Burlington, NC | $35,400 |
In other countries
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operator and Tender belongs to the international group "Bleaching, dyeing and fabric cleaning machine operators".
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- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,890
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- Shoe and Leather Worker and Repairer$37,800
- Shoe Machine Operator and Tender$35,650
- Sewer$36,480
- Tailor$41,640
- Textile Cutting Machine Setter$38,760
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setter$39,530
- Textile Winding$38,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does a textile bleaching and dyeing machine operator and tender make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $18.36 ($38,180 a year).
How much does a textile bleaching and dyeing machine operator and tender make a month?
About $3,182 a month before tax, based on a median of $38,180 a year.
How much does a textile bleaching and dyeing machine operator and tender make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,300 or less a year ($14.57 an hour); the top 10% make $48,100 or more.
Which state pays textile bleaching and dyeing machine operator and tenders the most?
Rhode Island, with a median of $45,930 a year, followed by Michigan ($44,720) and Mississippi ($43,640).
Which city pays textile bleaching and dyeing machine operator and tenders the most?
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, with a median of $46,210 a year.
How many textile bleaching and dyeing machine operator and tenders are there in the United States?
About 5,310 people work as textile bleaching and dyeing machine operator and tenders.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.