SOC 51-6021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials — Tennessee
Tennessee · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Tennessee is $29,460 per year, 16.0% below the national median of $35,060.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Tennessee is $29,460 per year, 16.0% below the national median of $35,060. Half of workers earn between $27,810 and $39,800. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $24,660 and the ninetieth at $45,220.
Employment stands at 410, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Tennessee ranks number 34th out of 44 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Chattanooga records the highest median at $33,830. Of the 730 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 712th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,660 | −29.7% |
| 25th | $27,810 | −20.7% |
| Median (50th) | $29,460 | −16.0% |
| 75th | $39,800 | +13.5% |
| 90th | $45,220 | +29.0% |
| Mean | $33,390 | −4.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chattanooga | $33,830 | 80 | |
| 2 | Nashville | $29,460 | 110 | |
| 3 | Memphis | $28,130 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $29,460 goes as far as $32,057 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,057US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,460 a year, 16.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,660 to $45,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 34th of 44 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chattanooga, at $33,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Tennessee?
The median annual wage is $29,460, or $14.17 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 Tennessee is 16.0% lower. 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 Tennessee earns more than $45,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,660 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 Chattanooga, at $33,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in Tennessee. 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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