Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary
The median pressers, textile, garment, and related materials salary in the United States is $35,060 per year ($16.85/hour). Salaries range from $27,180 at the entry level to $43,050+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 26,120 pressers, textile, garment, and related materials jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 13.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$35,060
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.85
per hour
Employment
26,120
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$27,180
25th percentile
$29,870
Median
$35,060
75th percentile
$37,940
90th percentile
$43,050
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-13.5%
Decline
Annual Openings
2,800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary by State
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$27K$40K■ No data
Top Paying States
Illinois
$40K
+15%
California
$39K
+12%
New Hampshire
$39K
+10%
Colorado
$38K
+9%
Maine
$38K
+8%
New Jersey
$38K
+8%
Washington
$38K
+7%
Arizona
$37K
+5%
Oregon
$37K
+5%
New York
$37K
+4%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $40,230 | +14.7% |
| California | $39,300 | +12.1% |
| New Hampshire | $38,540 | +9.9% |
| Colorado | $38,300 | +9.2% |
| Maine | $38,020 | +8.4% |
| New Jersey | $37,920 | +8.2% |
| Washington | $37,620 | +7.3% |
| Arizona | $36,870 | +5.2% |
| Oregon | $36,860 | +5.1% |
| New York | $36,510 | +4.1% |
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Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $44,440 | +26.8% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,790 | +24.9% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $39,510 | +12.7% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,300 | +12.1% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $39,170 | +11.7% |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $38,700 | +10.4% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $38,630 | +10.2% |
| Modesto, CA | $38,460 | +9.7% |
| Salinas, CA | $38,350 | +9.4% |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $38,300 | +9.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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