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.
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 |
Best cities for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $43,790 | $36,055 | $31,186 | 600 |
| 2 | Las Vegas, NV | $35,560 | $30,752 | $30,686 | 730 |
| 3 | Riverside, CA | $37,820 | $31,575 | $29,664 | 490 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $39,300 | $32,685 | $28,781 | 1,420 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $37,920 | $31,198 | $27,716 | 1,990 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $31,790 | $27,723 | $26,892 | 1,050 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $29,680 | $26,028 | $26,390 | 740 |
| 8 | Miami, FL | $32,480 | $28,278 | $24,771 | 1,040 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $43,790
- Los Angeles, CA — $39,300
- New York, NY — $37,920
- Riverside, CA — $37,820
- Las Vegas, NV — $35,560
- Miami, FL — $32,480
- Dallas, TX — $31,790
- Houston, TX — $29,680
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $40,230 | $32,658 | $33,610 – $71,750 | — |
| California | $39,300 | $32,685 | $36,570 – $45,100 | 3,850 |
| New Hampshire | $38,540 | $33,147 | $29,970 – $39,410 | 100 |
| Colorado | $38,300 | $31,977 | $35,550 – $39,440 | 320 |
| Maine | $38,020 | $31,316 | $33,390 – $41,850 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $37,920 | $32,039 | $33,330 – $48,430 | 870 |
| Washington | $37,620 | $32,408 | $35,820 – $46,280 | 460 |
| Arizona | $36,870 | $31,092 | $32,050 – $44,140 | 360 |
| Oregon | $36,860 | $29,401 | $35,240 – $46,970 | 230 |
| New York | $36,510 | $30,141 | $34,200 – $45,300 | 1,730 |
| Massachusetts | $36,410 | $29,835 | $34,000 – $43,750 | 470 |
| Rhode Island | $36,390 | $30,672 | $33,170 – $37,720 | 170 |
| Michigan | $36,290 | $30,047 | $27,230 – $44,750 | 300 |
| Connecticut | $36,030 | $30,434 | $34,570 – $43,770 | 740 |
| Idaho | $35,990 | $30,299 | $25,010 – $55,830 | 110 |
| Hawaii | $35,980 | $29,793 | $30,570 – $40,870 | 90 |
| Nevada | $35,560 | $30,752 | $31,360 – $37,490 | 820 |
| Wisconsin | $35,500 | $29,923 | $31,200 – $42,630 | 350 |
| Utah | $35,320 | $29,936 | $30,700 – $37,400 | 320 |
| Montana | $35,270 | $29,618 | $30,320 – $39,810 | 30 |
| Maryland | $34,390 | $28,542 | $31,200 – $38,850 | 480 |
| Nebraska | $33,300 | $28,298 | $28,080 – $35,880 | 170 |
| Georgia | $33,010 | $27,613 | $22,610 – $37,210 | 1,010 |
| Iowa | $32,990 | $28,086 | $21,890 – $34,120 | 100 |
| Florida | $31,760 | $27,699 | $29,000 – $35,660 | 2,130 |
| Virginia | $31,220 | $26,284 | $28,000 – $35,810 | 720 |
| Kentucky | $31,200 | $26,275 | $24,420 – $35,790 | 530 |
| Ohio | $30,820 | $26,879 | $27,840 – $36,950 | 810 |
| Missouri | $30,520 | $26,206 | $28,600 – $40,000 | 330 |
| Wyoming | $30,460 | $26,655 | $29,030 – $47,240 | 50 |
| Arkansas | $29,880 | $25,236 | $28,490 – $33,970 | 470 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,880 | $25,271 | $27,220 – $37,390 | 700 |
| Texas | $29,680 | $26,028 | $22,560 – $38,430 | 3,490 |
| Tennessee | $29,460 | $25,851 | $24,660 – $45,220 | 410 |
| North Carolina | $29,300 | $25,062 | $23,230 – $36,030 | 550 |
| South Carolina | $29,160 | $25,018 | $19,480 – $35,520 | 220 |
| Kansas | $29,110 | $24,720 | $26,840 – $31,840 | 150 |
| Indiana | $28,840 | $24,532 | $26,090 – $37,310 | 410 |
| New Mexico | $28,730 | $24,954 | $25,570 – $40,200 | 110 |
| West Virginia | $28,400 | $24,285 | $23,140 – $30,880 | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $28,340 | $24,218 | $23,860 – $34,250 | 330 |
| Mississippi | $27,180 | $23,638 | $22,930 – $33,700 | 400 |
| Louisiana | $27,170 | $23,556 | $23,150 – $30,230 | 190 |
| Alabama | $26,860 | $22,651 | $23,660 – $35,180 | 390 |
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. After taxes and local prices, San Francisco, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
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.