Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary in U.S.
The median pay for a pressers, textile, garment, and related materials in U.S. is $33,880/year ($16.29/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $41K for experienced workers.
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So what does $34K get you in U.S.?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level pressers, textile, garment, and related materials (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K.Top earners bring in $41K or more - a $16K spread from bottom to top.
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $38K | +13% | 500 |
| California | $38K | +13% | 4,330 |
| New Hampshire | $38K | +13% | 90 |
| Maine | $38K | +11% | 60 |
| Connecticut | $37K | +8% | 1,090 |
| Minnesota | $36K | +5% | 200 |
| Delaware | $36K | +5% | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $35K | +4% | 630 |
| Arizona | $35K | +4% | 400 |
| New Jersey | $35K | +3% | 690 |
| Hawaii | $35K | +3% | 130 |
| New York | $35K | +2% | 2,380 |
| Idaho | $35K | +2% | 220 |
| Utah | $34K | +2% | 240 |
| Michigan | $34K | +2% | 390 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do pressers, textile, garment, and related materials make in U.S.?
The median is $33,880 a year - that works out to about $16.29 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $24,960, and experienced pressers, textile, garment, and related materials can clear $41,410. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $34K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,438/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 57.9% 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 U.S.?
U.S. 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 $33,880 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.