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Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$36,670
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.8% vs 2024
$39,490
Mean Salary
$36,670
Median Salary
$17.63
Hourly Rate
880 people work as Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in California
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in California earn a median salary of $36,670 per year ($3,055/month).
This is 4.1% below the national average of $38,239.
California ranks #10 out of 14 states for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders pay.
Approximately 880 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 1.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Operation and Control
3.38
Active Listening
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Time Management
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.35
Public Safety and Security
2.62
Education and Training
2.5
Administration and Management
2.49
Customer and Personal Service
2.47
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(56.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in California
Salaries for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in California range from $36,610 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $45,280 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,660 and $44,790.
Median $36,670
P10: $36,610P25: $36,660P75: $44,790P90: $45,280
10th
$36,610
25th
$36,660
Median
$36,670
75th
$44,790
90th
$45,280
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,610
$17.60
$3,050
25th Percentile
$36,660
$17.62
$3,055
Median (50th)
$36,670
$17.63
$3,055
75th Percentile
$44,790
$21.53
$3,732
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$45,280
$21.77
$3,773
Note: The mean (average) salary of $39,490 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#10
California ranks #10 of 14 states
$38,239
National avg. for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
How much do Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders make in California?
The median annual salary for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in California is $36,670 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $39,490.
What is the salary range for a Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in California?
Salaries for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in California range from $36,610 at the 10th percentile to $45,280 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,660 and $44,790.
What is the starting salary for a Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in California?
Entry-level Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders positions in California typically start around $36,610 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,660 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 880 people are employed as Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders in California is approximately $17.63 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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