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Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders earn $26,280 at the median, or about $12.64 an hour. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $39K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Wisconsin. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$26K
Median annual
$12.64/hr
Hourly rate
$25K
Entry level (10th %)
$39K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $26K get you in Wisconsin?

Estimated monthly take-home$1,890/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,202/mo
Rent as % of take-home63.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$27,860/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$688/mo

About textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 5,820
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin

Bar chart showing Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders salary percentiles in Wisconsin: 10th percentile $24,960, 25th percentile $24,960, median $26,280, 75th percentile $37,440, 90th percentile $39,430. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$25K25th$25KMedian$26K75th$37K90th$39K
Bar chart showing Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders salary percentiles in Wisconsin: 10th percentile $24,960, 25th percentile $24,960, median $26,280, 75th percentile $37,440, 90th percentile $39,430. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $26K. Top earners bring in $39K or more, a $14K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders make in Wisconsin?

The median is $26,280 a year, that works out to about $13 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $24,960, and experienced textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders can clear $39,430. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $26K enough to live in Wisconsin?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,890/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 63.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders salary go in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders salary is worth about $27,860 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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