Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $18.36

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$14.57
25th$17.16
Median$18.36
75th$21.77
90th$23.12

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $18.36; the mean hourly wage is $19.41.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $14.57 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $23.12 per hour.