Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials earn a median $35,060 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$35,060
$16.86 per hour
Range
$27,180 – $43,050
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
26,120
across the U.S.
▲3.5%
Pay trend: The median for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials in the U.S. rose from $33,880 (May 2024) to $35,060 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.1%.
What pressers, textile, garment, and related materials do
Press or shape articles by hand or machine.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -15.7% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 2,200
Employment of pressers, textile, garment, and related materials is projected to shrink 15.7% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$30,351
per year · effective tax rate 13.4%
$2,529Monthly
$1,265Twice a month
$1,167Every 2 weeks
$14.59Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,027
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,174
- Medicare (1.45%)$508
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$30,351
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,180 | $13.07 | $23,993 |
| 25th percentile | $29,870 | $14.36 | $26,181 |
| Median (50th) | $35,060 | $16.86 | $30,351 |
| 75th percentile | $37,940 | $18.24 | $32,665 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $43,050 | $20.70 | $36,771 |
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $40,230 | +18.7% | $32,658 | $33,610 – $71,750 | — |
| California | $39,300 | +3.0% | $32,685 | $36,570 – $45,100 | 3,850 |
| New Hampshire | $38,540 | +1.0% | $33,147 | $29,970 – $39,410 | 100 |
| Colorado | $38,300 | +4.8% | $31,977 | $35,550 – $39,440 | 320 |
| Maine | $38,020 | +0.8% | $31,316 | $33,390 – $41,850 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $37,920 | +8.8% | $32,039 | $33,330 – $48,430 | 870 |
| Washington | $37,620 | −1.7% | $32,408 | $35,820 – $46,280 | 460 |
| Arizona | $36,870 | +5.1% | $31,092 | $32,050 – $44,140 | 360 |
| Oregon | $36,860 | +7.5% | $29,401 | $35,240 – $46,970 | 230 |
| New York | $36,510 | +5.2% | $30,141 | $34,200 – $45,300 | 1,730 |
| Massachusetts | $36,410 | +6.8% | $29,835 | $34,000 – $43,750 | 470 |
| Rhode Island | $36,390 | — | $30,672 | $33,170 – $37,720 | 170 |
| Michigan | $36,290 | +5.4% | $30,047 | $27,230 – $44,750 | 300 |
| Connecticut | $36,030 | −1.7% | $30,434 | $34,570 – $43,770 | 740 |
| Idaho | $35,990 | +4.1% | $30,299 | $25,010 – $55,830 | 110 |
| Hawaii | $35,980 | +3.4% | $29,793 | $30,570 – $40,870 | 90 |
| Nevada | $35,560 | +10.7% | $30,752 | $31,360 – $37,490 | 820 |
| Wisconsin | $35,500 | +0.7% | $29,923 | $31,200 – $42,630 | 350 |
| Utah | $35,320 | +2.5% | $29,936 | $30,700 – $37,400 | 320 |
| Montana | $35,270 | — | $29,618 | $30,320 – $39,810 | 30 |
| Maryland | $34,390 | +5.6% | $28,542 | $31,200 – $38,850 | 480 |
| Nebraska | $33,300 | +4.2% | $28,298 | $28,080 – $35,880 | 170 |
| Georgia | $33,010 | +22.5% | $27,613 | $22,610 – $37,210 | 1,010 |
| Iowa | $32,990 | +7.2% | $28,086 | $21,890 – $34,120 | 100 |
| Florida | $31,760 | +7.8% | $27,699 | $29,000 – $35,660 | 2,130 |
| Virginia | $31,220 | +8.4% | $26,284 | $28,000 – $35,810 | 720 |
| Kentucky | $31,200 | +2.3% | $26,275 | $24,420 – $35,790 | 530 |
| Ohio | $30,820 | +3.7% | $26,879 | $27,840 – $36,950 | 810 |
| Missouri | $30,520 | −3.9% | $26,206 | $28,600 – $40,000 | 330 |
| Wyoming | $30,460 | +3.0% | $26,655 | $29,030 – $47,240 | 50 |
| Arkansas | $29,880 | +4.2% | $25,236 | $28,490 – $33,970 | 470 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,880 | −1.0% | $25,271 | $27,220 – $37,390 | 700 |
| Texas | $29,680 | +8.1% | $26,028 | $22,560 – $38,430 | 3,490 |
| Tennessee | $29,460 | −6.5% | $25,851 | $24,660 – $45,220 | 410 |
| North Carolina | $29,300 | −2.5% | $25,062 | $23,230 – $36,030 | 550 |
| South Carolina | $29,160 | +2.9% | $25,018 | $19,480 – $35,520 | 220 |
| Kansas | $29,110 | −3.3% | $24,720 | $26,840 – $31,840 | 150 |
| Indiana | $28,840 | −6.0% | $24,532 | $26,090 – $37,310 | 410 |
| New Mexico | $28,730 | +0.0% | $24,954 | $25,570 – $40,200 | 110 |
| West Virginia | $28,400 | −7.3% | $24,285 | $23,140 – $30,880 | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $28,340 | +3.7% | $24,218 | $23,860 – $34,250 | 330 |
| Mississippi | $27,180 | +3.3% | $23,638 | $22,930 – $33,700 | 400 |
| Louisiana | $27,170 | −8.2% | $23,556 | $23,150 – $30,230 | 190 |
| Alabama | $26,860 | −1.7% | $22,651 | $23,660 – $35,180 | 390 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker | $34,890 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Shoe Machine Operator and Tender | $35,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.9% |
| Sewers, Hand | $36,480 | No formal educational credential | -12.0% |
| Sewing Machine Operator | $36,670 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other | $37,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.4% |
| Shoe and Leather Worker and Repairer | $37,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operator and Tender | $38,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -12.5% |
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $38,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.3% |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $38,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.6% |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $39,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pressers, textile, garment, and related materials make?
The national median salary for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials is $35,060 a year ($16.86 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,180 and the top 10% earn over $43,050. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays pressers, textile, garment, and related materials the most?
Illinois has the highest median pay at $40,230.
How many pressers, textile, garment, and related materials are there in the U.S.?
About 26,120 people work as pressers, textile, garment, and related materials nationwide.