SOC 51-6021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials — Connecticut
Connecticut · 3 metro areas compared
At $36,030, median pay for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Connecticut tracks the national median of $35,060 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,030, median pay for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Connecticut tracks the national median of $35,060 closely. Pay ranges from under $34,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $43,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,440 to $39,330.
Employment stands at 740, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Connecticut ranks number 14th out of 44 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Hartford records the highest median at $36,030. Of the 674 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 647th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,570 | −1.4% |
| 25th | $35,440 | +1.1% |
| Median (50th) | $36,030 | +2.8% |
| 75th | $39,330 | +12.2% |
| 90th | $43,770 | +24.8% |
| Mean | $37,840 | +7.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford | $36,030 | 250 | |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $35,940 | 270 | |
| 3 | Waterbury | $35,530 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $36,030 buys what $34,778 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,778US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,030 a year, 2.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,570 to $43,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 740 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 14th of 44 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hartford, at $36,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $36,030, or $17.32 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,060, so pay in Connecticut is 2.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Connecticut earns more than $43,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,570 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hartford, at $36,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 740 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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