Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary in Tennessee
The median pay for a pressers, textile, garment, and related materials in Tennessee is $31,520/year ($15.15/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $44K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Tennessee. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $32K get you in Tennessee?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee
Entry-level pressers, textile, garment, and related materials (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $32K. Top earners bring in $44K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary by metro in Tennessee
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $34K | +9% | 140 |
| Chattanooga | $33K | +4% | 70 |
| Memphis | $29K | -9% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do pressers, textile, garment, and related materials make in Tennessee?
The median is $31,520 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $24,370, and experienced pressers, textile, garment, and related materials can clear $44,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $32K enough to live in Tennessee?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,280/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 53.3% 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 Tennessee?
Tennessee 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 $35,108 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.