SOC 51-6061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders — South Carolina
South Carolina · 2 metro areas compared
At $39,410, median pay for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in South Carolina tracks the national median of $38,180 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $39,410, median pay for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in South Carolina tracks the national median of $38,180 closely. Pay ranges from under $35,660 at the tenth percentile to more than $47,500 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,410 to $46,210.
Employment stands at 770, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. South Carolina ranks number 5th out of 14 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Greenville records the highest median at $46,210. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 572nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,660 | −6.6% |
| 25th | $37,410 | −2.0% |
| Median (50th) | $39,410 | +3.2% |
| 75th | $46,210 | +21.0% |
| 90th | $47,500 | +24.4% |
| Mean | $41,230 | +8.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | $46,210 | 250 | |
| 2 | Spartanburg | $45,290 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $39,410 goes as far as $42,060 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,060US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,410 a year, 3.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,660 to $47,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 770 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 14 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greenville, at $46,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $39,410, or $18.95 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,180, so pay in South Carolina is 3.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Carolina earns more than $47,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,660 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Greenville, at $46,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 770 jobs in this occupation in South Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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