Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders Salary by State
Also called: Textile Dyeing Machine Operators
The national median pay for textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders is $38,180 a year. By state, it ranges from $29,850 in Florida to $45,930 in Rhode Island.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $30,300
- 25th percentile
- $35,680
- Median
- $38,180
- 75th percentile
- $45,280
- Top 10%
- $48,100
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 5,310 jobs.
Median pay in 14 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $45,930 | +20% | $38,460 | $59,420 | 210 |
| 2 | Michigan | $44,720 | +17% | $35,030 | $49,420 | 60 |
| 3 | Mississippi | $43,640 | +14% | $25,930 | $63,900 | 80 |
| 4 | Georgia | $41,960 | +10% | $30,540 | $48,240 | 490 |
| 5 | South Carolina | $39,410 | +3% | $35,660 | $47,500 | 770 |
| 6 | New York | $39,030 | +2% | $34,260 | $108,140 | 120 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $38,420 | +1% | $30,460 | $58,120 | 250 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $37,610 | −1% | $30,190 | $46,460 | 980 |
| 9 | Tennessee | $37,410 | −2% | $27,640 | $40,760 | 270 |
| 10 | California | $36,670 | −4% | $36,610 | $45,280 | 880 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $36,570 | −4% | $32,820 | $49,120 | 140 |
| 12 | Alabama | $33,190 | −13% | $29,990 | $42,910 | 100 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $30,930 | −19% | $25,770 | $48,520 | 90 |
| 14 | Florida | $29,850 | −22% | $27,610 | $35,060 | 100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders salary questions
Which state pays textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders the most?
Rhode Island, with a median of $45,930 a year (+20% vs. the national median of $38,180). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders the least?
Florida, with a median of $29,850 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders work?
North Carolina has the most jobs, about 980, with a median of $37,610.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.