Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenderss 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
- New York$50,930
- Rhode Island$45,780
- Michigan$44,700
- Mississippi$43,200
- South Carolina$41,230
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Florida$30,530
- Alabama$34,040
- Wisconsin$35,340
- Tennessee$36,290
- North Carolina$38,720
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $50,930 | $39,030 | $24 | +26.1% | 120 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $45,780 | $45,930 | $22 | +13.4% | 210 |
| 3 | Michigan | $44,700 | $44,720 | $21 | +10.7% | 60 |
| 4 | Mississippi | $43,200 | $43,640 | $21 | +7% | 80 |
| 5 | South Carolina | $41,230 | $39,410 | $20 | +2.1% | 770 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $41,190 | $38,420 | $20 | +2% | 250 |
| 7 | Georgia | $41,010 | $41,960 | $20 | +1.6% | 490 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $39,640 | $36,570 | $19 | -1.8% | 140 |
| 9 | California | $39,490 | $36,670 | $19 | -2.2% | 880 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $38,720 | $37,610 | $19 | -4.1% | 980 |
| 11 | Tennessee | $36,290 | $37,410 | $17 | -10.1% | 270 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $35,340 | $30,930 | $17 | -12.5% | 90 |
| 13 | Alabama | $34,040 | $33,190 | $16 | -15.7% | 100 |
| 14 | Florida | $30,530 | $29,850 | $15 | -24.4% | 100 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 19 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $46,820 | $42,800 | 60 |
| 2 | Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $46,210 | $43,820 | 250 |
| 3 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $45,930 | $45,560 | 250 |
| 4 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $45,680 | $42,270 | 80 |
| 5 | Spartanburg, SC | $45,290 | $43,380 | 70 |
| 6 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $45,100 | $42,950 | 120 |
| 7 | Dalton, GA | $44,940 | $42,900 | 150 |
| 8 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $39,600 | $41,160 | 230 |
| 9 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $39,030 | $45,410 | 170 |
| 10 | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $38,990 | $38,980 | 120 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenderss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing | $46,530 | $50,740 | 180 |
| 2 | Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing | $46,530 | $50,740 | 180 |
| 3 | Textile Product Mills | $44,940 | $43,760 | 370 |
| 4 | Textile Furnishings Mills | $44,940 | $44,210 | 300 |
| 5 | Other Textile Product Mills | $39,830 | $41,900 | 70 |
| 6 | Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing | $39,520 | $39,380 | — |
| 7 | Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills | $38,960 | $39,680 | 260 |
| 8 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $38,420 | $40,580 | 5,110 |
| 9 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $38,180 | $40,380 | 5,310 |
| 10 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $38,180 | $40,380 | 5,310 |
| 11 | Textile Mills | $37,810 | $39,770 | 4,260 |
| 12 | Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills | $37,810 | $39,730 | 3,060 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders make in the U.S.?
The median textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders salary in the United States is $38,180 per year (mean $40,380), and about 80% earn between $30,300 and $48,100.
How much do textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders make per hour?
Roughly $19 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $40,380 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders the most?
New York has the highest average pay for textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders at $50,930 per year (median $39,030).
What is the job outlook for textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders?
Employment is projected to change -10.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 700 openings per year.