SOC 51-6061 · May 2025 · United States
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders across the United States is $38,180 per year, measured over 5,310 jobs. The highest state median is in Rhode Island, at $45,930.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 53.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Rhode Island pays $45,930 and Florida pays $29,850.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $45,930 | 210 | |
| 2 | Michigan | $44,720 | 60 | |
| 3 | Mississippi | $43,640 | 80 | |
| 4 | Georgia | $41,960 | 490 | |
| 5 | South Carolina | $39,410 | 770 | |
| 6 | New York | $39,030 | 120 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $38,420 | 250 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | $37,610 | 980 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | $37,410 | 270 | |
| 10 | California | $36,670 | 880 |
States with the most Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 980 | $37,610 | |
| 2 | California | 880 | $36,670 | |
| 3 | South Carolina | 770 | $39,410 | |
| 4 | Georgia | 490 | $41,960 | |
| 5 | Tennessee | 270 | $37,410 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 250 | $38,420 | |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 210 | $45,930 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 140 | $36,570 | |
| 9 | New York | 120 | $39,030 | |
| 10 | Alabama | 100 | $33,190 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | $46,210 | 250 |
| 2 | Providence | $45,930 | 250 |
| 3 | Philadelphia | $45,680 | 80 |
| 4 | Spartanburg | $45,290 | 70 |
| 5 | Atlanta | $45,100 | 120 |
| 6 | Dalton | $44,940 | 150 |
| 7 | Greensboro | $39,600 | 230 |
| 8 | New York | $39,030 | 170 |
| 9 | Hickory | $38,990 | 120 |
| 10 | Charlotte | $37,960 | 200 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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