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Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders pay in California

In California, the median pay for textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders is $17.63 an hour ($36,670 a year). About 880 people work in this job there.

$17.63Median hourly pay
$36,660–$44,790Middle half of workers, yearly
880People in this job in California

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($38,180). California ranks 10th of 14 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders in California

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.60$36,610
25% of workers$17.62$36,660
Half of workers (median)$17.63$36,670
75% of workers$21.54$44,790
90% of workers$21.77$45,280

Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders pay in California metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim$36,670760

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -12.5% over ten years, declining · about 600 openings a year (BLS)

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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$45,300
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38,870
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,530

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.