Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary in Georgia
The median pay for a pressers, textile, garment, and related materials in Georgia is $26,950/year ($12.96/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $19K at the entry level to $35K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Georgia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $27K get you in Georgia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Georgia
Entry-level pressers, textile, garment, and related materials (10th percentile) start around $19K. Mid-career wages sit at $27K. Top earners bring in $35K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary by metro in Georgia
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | $31K | +14% | 40 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $28K | +6% | 40 |
| Columbus | $24K | -9% | 50 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $22K | -20% | 730 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do pressers, textile, garment, and related materials make in Georgia?
The median is $26,950 a year, that works out to about $13 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $18,820, and experienced pressers, textile, garment, and related materials can clear $35,410. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $27K enough to live in Georgia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,889/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 75.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a pressers, textile, garment, and related materials salary go in Georgia?
Georgia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median pressers, textile, garment, and related materials salary is worth about $29,329 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do pressers, textile, garment, and related materials get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.