SOC 51-6021 · May 2025 · United States
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials across the United States is $35,060 per year, measured over 26,120 jobs. The highest state median is in Illinois, at $40,230.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
Pay for this occupation varies by 49.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Illinois pays $40,230 and Alabama pays $26,860.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $40,230 | — | |
| 2 | California | $39,300 | 3,850 | |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $38,540 | 100 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $38,300 | 320 | |
| 5 | Maine | $38,020 | 60 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $37,920 | 870 | |
| 7 | Washington | $37,620 | 460 | |
| 8 | Arizona | $36,870 | 360 | |
| 9 | Oregon | $36,860 | 230 | |
| 10 | New York | $36,510 | 1,730 |
States with the most Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 3,850 | $39,300 | |
| 2 | Texas | 3,490 | $29,680 | |
| 3 | Florida | 2,130 | $31,760 | |
| 4 | New York | 1,730 | $36,510 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 1,010 | $33,010 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 870 | $37,920 | |
| 7 | Nevada | 820 | $35,560 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 810 | $30,820 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | 740 | $36,030 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 720 | $31,220 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $44,440 | 110 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $43,790 | 600 |
| 3 | Portland | $39,510 | 130 |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $39,300 | 1,420 |
| 5 | Denver | $39,170 | 190 |
| 6 | Santa Maria | $38,700 | 60 |
| 7 | San Diego | $38,630 | 340 |
| 8 | Modesto | $38,460 | 30 |
| 9 | Salinas | $38,350 | 90 |
| 10 | Stockton | $38,300 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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