SOC 51-6061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders — Tennessee
Tennessee
At $37,410, median pay for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in Tennessee tracks the national median of $38,180 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $37,410, median pay for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in Tennessee tracks the national median of $38,180 closely. Pay ranges from under $27,640 at the tenth percentile to more than $40,760 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,090 to $39,110.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.42 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Tennessee ranks number 9th out of 14 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 730 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 621st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,640 | −27.6% |
| 25th | $31,090 | −18.6% |
| Median (50th) | $37,410 | −2.0% |
| 75th | $39,110 | +2.4% |
| 90th | $40,760 | +6.8% |
| Mean | $36,290 | −5.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $37,410 goes as far as $40,707 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,707US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,410 a year, 2.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,640 to $40,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 14 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in Tennessee?
The median annual wage is $37,410, or $17.99 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 Tennessee is 2.0% lower. 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 Tennessee earns more than $40,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,640 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Tennessee. 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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