Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
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Operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.
Median pay: $38,180/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -10.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Weigh ingredients, such as dye, to be mixed together for use in textile processing.
• Start and control machines and equipment to wash, bleach, dye, or otherwise process and finish fabric, yarn, thread, or other textile goods.
• Observe display screens, control panels, equipment, and cloth entering or exiting processes to determine if equipment is operating correctly.
• Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
• Monitor factors such as temperatures and dye flow rates to ensure that they are within specified ranges.
• Add dyes, water, detergents, or chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions, according to established formulas and solution test results.
• Examine and feel products to identify defects and variations from coloring and other processing standards.
• Adjust equipment controls to maintain specified heat, tension, and speed.
What's the median pay for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders?
The median pay for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders is $38,180 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders?
Employment for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders is projected to change -10.1% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders?
About 700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.