Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Material Salary in 2026

    SOC: 51-6021.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $33,880
    per year
    Salary Range
    $25K – $41K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    26,830
    employed
    Job Growth
    -13.5%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Make?

    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials earn a median annual salary of $33,880 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $24,960 at the 10th percentile to $41,410 at the 90th percentile — a range of $16,450. The highest-paying state is Washington at $38,260.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$24,960
    25th percentile$29,060
    Median (50th)$33,880
    75th percentile$36,830
    90th percentile$41,410
    10th: $24,960Median: $33,88090th: $41,410
    Section 02

    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Material Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Washingtontop$38,260
    California$38,160
    New Hampshire$38,140
    Maine$37,700
    Connecticut$36,640
    Colorado$36,540
    Minnesota$35,730
    Delaware$35,620
    Wisconsin$35,250
    Arizona$35,090
    New Jersey$34,860
    Hawaii$34,810
    New York$34,690
    Idaho$34,570
    Utah$34,450
    Michigan$34,420
    Oregon$34,300
    Massachusetts$34,080
    Illinois$33,880
    Maryland$32,560
    Nevada$32,130
    Nebraska$31,970
    Missouri$31,760
    Tennessee$31,520
    Iowa$30,760
    Indiana$30,680
    West Virginia$30,620
    Kentucky$30,490
    Pennsylvania$30,180
    Kansas$30,110
    North Carolina$30,050
    Ohio$29,720
    Alaska$29,670
    Louisiana$29,600
    Wyoming$29,570
    Florida$29,450
    Virginia$28,790
    New Mexico$28,730
    Arkansas$28,670
    South Carolina$28,330
    South Dakota$28,200
    Texas$27,460
    Alabama$27,320
    Oklahoma$27,320
    Georgia$26,950
    Mississippi$26,300
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials

    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    Highest paying
    $44,250
    top metro salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $40,750
    $-3,500 vs highest
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
    $38,730
    $-5,520 vs highest
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    $38,280
    $-5,970 vs highest
    Washington
    $38,260
    $-5,990 vs highest
    California
    $38,160
    $-6,090 vs highest
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
    $37,270
    $-6,980 vs highest
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
    $37,250
    $-7,000 vs highest
    Section 04

    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Material Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$24,960 – $29,060
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$33,880
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$36,830
    Senior (15+ yrs)$41,410+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Material

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA earn $44,250 — $10,370 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($36,830) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Material Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materialthis career$33,880
    Rolling Machine Operator$48,630
    Print Binding and Finishing Worker$39,820
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$33,800
    Sewing Machine Operator$36,000

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 51-6021.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.