Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders is $18.95 an hour ($39,410 a year). About 770 people work in this job there.

$18.95Median hourly pay

$37,410–$46,210Middle half of workers, yearly

770People in this job in South Carolina

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($38,180). South Carolina ranks 5th of 14 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders in South Carolina

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.14	$35,660
25% of workers	$17.99	$37,410
Half of workers (median)	$18.95	$39,410
75% of workers	$22.21	$46,210
90% of workers	$22.84	$47,500

Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Greenville-Anderson-Greer	$46,210	250
Spartanburg	$45,290	70

South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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)

Related jobs in South Carolina

Job	Median yearly pay
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	$30,470
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$51,620
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$39,760
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	$43,380
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	$38,050
Sewing Machine Operators	$38,250
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$38,280
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	$39,960

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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.