Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials in the United States was $35,060 ($16.85 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,180 | $13.07 |
| 25th | $29,870 | $14.36 |
| Median | $35,060 | $16.85 |
| 75th | $37,940 | $18.24 |
| 90th | $43,050 | $20.70 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-6021
- Total U.S. employment: 26,120
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
At $16.85 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $35,048 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $35,060.
Across the United States, 26,120 pressers, textile, garment, and related materials are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $26,860 | $12.92 | -23.4% | 390 |
| Arizona | $36,870 | $17.73 | +5.2% | 360 |
| Arkansas | $29,880 | $14.37 | -14.8% | 470 |
| California | $39,300 | $18.89 | +12.1% | 3,850 |
| Colorado | $38,300 | $18.41 | +9.2% | 320 |
| Connecticut | $36,030 | $17.32 | +2.8% | 740 |
| Florida | $31,760 | $15.27 | -9.4% | 2,130 |
| Georgia | $33,010 | $15.87 | -5.8% | 1,010 |
| Hawaii | $35,980 | $17.30 | +2.6% | 90 |
| Idaho | $35,990 | $17.30 | +2.7% | 110 |
| Illinois | $40,230 | $19.34 | +14.7% | 0 |
| Indiana | $28,840 | $13.87 | -17.7% | 410 |
| Iowa | $32,990 | $15.86 | -5.9% | 100 |
| Kansas | $29,110 | $14.00 | -17.0% | 150 |
| Kentucky | $31,200 | $15.00 | -11.0% | 530 |
| Louisiana | $27,170 | $13.06 | -22.5% | 190 |
| Maine | $38,020 | $18.28 | +8.4% | 60 |
| Maryland | $34,390 | $16.53 | -1.9% | 480 |
| Massachusetts | $36,410 | $17.50 | +3.9% | 470 |
| Michigan | $36,290 | $17.45 | +3.5% | 300 |
| Mississippi | $27,180 | $13.07 | -22.5% | 400 |
| Missouri | $30,520 | $14.67 | -12.9% | 330 |
| Montana | $35,270 | $16.96 | +0.6% | 30 |
| Nebraska | $33,300 | $16.01 | -5.0% | 170 |
| Nevada | $35,560 | $17.09 | +1.4% | 820 |
| New Hampshire | $38,540 | $18.53 | +9.9% | 100 |
| New Jersey | $37,920 | $18.23 | +8.2% | 870 |
| New Mexico | $28,730 | $13.81 | -18.1% | 110 |
| New York | $36,510 | $17.55 | +4.1% | 1,730 |
| North Carolina | $29,300 | $14.09 | -16.4% | 550 |
| Ohio | $30,820 | $14.82 | -12.1% | 810 |
| Oklahoma | $28,340 | $13.63 | -19.2% | 330 |
| Oregon | $36,860 | $17.72 | +5.1% | 230 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,880 | $14.36 | -14.8% | 700 |
| Rhode Island | $36,390 | $17.49 | +3.8% | 170 |
| South Carolina | $29,160 | $14.02 | -16.8% | 220 |
| Tennessee | $29,460 | $14.17 | -16.0% | 410 |
| Texas | $29,680 | $14.27 | -15.3% | 3,490 |
| Utah | $35,320 | $16.98 | +0.7% | 320 |
| Virginia | $31,220 | $15.01 | -11.0% | 720 |
| Washington | $37,620 | $18.09 | +7.3% | 460 |
| West Virginia | $28,400 | $13.65 | -19.0% | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $35,500 | $17.07 | +1.3% | 350 |
| Wyoming | $30,460 | $14.65 | -13.1% | 50 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials?
The median annual wage for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials is $35,060 ($16.85 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays pressers, textile, garment, and related materials the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many pressers, textile, garment, and related materials are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 26,120 pressers, textile, garment, and related materials employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do pressers, textile, garment, and related materials make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $16.85. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.