SOC 516061

Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.

National Median

$37,320

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$37,320

Entry Level (10th pct)

$28,990

Experienced (90th pct)

$47,660

Total Employed

5,820

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience LevelEstimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience$28,990 - $32,350
Mid Career2-8 years experience$32,350 - $43,230
Senior / Expert8+ years experience$43,230 - $47,660

Highest Paying Locations for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders

Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 41 metropolitan areas

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders?
The national median annual salary for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders is $37,320, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenderss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenderss is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median salary of $49,570.
How much can an experienced Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders make?
Top-earning Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenderss (90th percentile) make $47,660 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.