Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for pressers, textile, garment, and related materialss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Illinois$46,170
- California$40,320
- Washington$40,310
- Oregon$39,330
- New Jersey$39,080
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Louisiana$26,880
- Alabama$27,500
- Mississippi$27,810
- South Carolina$28,310
- Oklahoma$28,600
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $46,170 | $40,230 | $22 | +33.3% | — |
| 2 | California | $40,320 | $39,300 | $19 | +16.4% | 3,850 |
| 3 | Washington | $40,310 | $37,620 | $19 | +16.4% | 460 |
| 4 | Oregon | $39,330 | $36,860 | $19 | +13.5% | 230 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $39,080 | $37,920 | $19 | +12.8% | 870 |
| 6 | Idaho | $38,900 | $35,990 | $19 | +12.3% | 110 |
| 7 | New York | $38,570 | $36,510 | $19 | +11.3% | 1,730 |
| 8 | Colorado | $37,980 | $38,300 | $18 | +9.6% | 320 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $37,840 | $36,030 | $18 | +9.2% | 740 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $37,590 | $38,540 | $18 | +8.5% | 100 |
| 11 | Maine | $37,430 | $38,020 | $18 | +8.1% | 60 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $37,280 | $36,410 | $18 | +7.6% | 470 |
| 13 | Arizona | $37,090 | $36,870 | $18 | +7.1% | 360 |
| 14 | Michigan | $36,420 | $36,290 | $18 | +5.1% | 300 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $36,410 | $35,980 | $18 | +5.1% | 90 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $36,270 | $35,500 | $17 | +4.7% | 350 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $35,820 | $36,390 | $17 | +3.4% | 170 |
| 18 | Maryland | $35,340 | $34,390 | $17 | +2% | 480 |
| 19 | Montana | $35,190 | $35,270 | $17 | +1.6% | 30 |
| 20 | Utah | $34,790 | $35,320 | $17 | +0.4% | 320 |
| 21 | Nevada | $34,720 | $35,560 | $17 | +0.2% | 820 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $34,450 | $30,460 | $17 | -0.5% | 50 |
| 23 | Missouri | $33,720 | $30,520 | $16 | -2.7% | 330 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $33,390 | $29,460 | $16 | -3.6% | 410 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $33,190 | $33,300 | $16 | -4.2% | 170 |
| 26 | Florida | $32,500 | $31,760 | $16 | -6.2% | 2,130 |
| 27 | Georgia | $32,110 | $33,010 | $15 | -7.3% | 1,010 |
| 28 | Ohio | $32,010 | $30,820 | $15 | -7.6% | 810 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $31,810 | $28,730 | $15 | -8.2% | 110 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $31,660 | $29,880 | $15 | -8.6% | 700 |
| 31 | Virginia | $31,430 | $31,220 | $15 | -9.3% | 720 |
| 32 | Texas | $30,560 | $29,680 | $15 | -11.8% | 3,490 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $30,470 | $29,300 | $15 | -12% | 550 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $30,460 | $31,200 | $15 | -12.1% | 530 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $30,450 | $29,880 | $15 | -12.1% | 470 |
| 36 | Iowa | $30,300 | $32,990 | $15 | -12.5% | 100 |
| 37 | Indiana | $30,170 | $28,840 | $15 | -12.9% | 410 |
| 38 | Kansas | $29,110 | $29,110 | $14 | -16% | 150 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $28,670 | $28,400 | $14 | -17.2% | 70 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $28,600 | $28,340 | $14 | -17.4% | 330 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $28,310 | $29,160 | $14 | -18.3% | 220 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $27,810 | $27,180 | $13 | -19.7% | 400 |
| 43 | Alabama | $27,500 | $26,860 | $13 | -20.6% | 390 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $26,880 | $27,170 | $13 | -22.4% | 190 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 116 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $44,440 | $45,890 | 110 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,790 | $43,630 | 600 |
| 3 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $39,510 | $40,950 | 130 |
| 4 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,300 | $40,390 | 1,420 |
| 5 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $39,170 | $39,010 | 190 |
| 6 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $38,700 | $39,240 | 60 |
| 7 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $38,630 | $39,350 | 340 |
| 8 | Modesto, CA | $38,460 | $39,180 | 30 |
| 9 | Salinas, CA | $38,350 | $40,240 | 90 |
| 10 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $38,300 | $39,320 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing pressers, textile, garment, and related materialss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accommodation | $56,280 | $56,040 | 50 |
| 2 | Traveler Accommodation | $56,280 | $56,040 | 50 |
| 3 | Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services | $56,280 | $56,040 | 50 |
| 4 | Fabric Mills | $40,410 | $42,010 | 190 |
| 5 | Textile Mills | $40,180 | $39,710 | 220 |
| 6 | Printing and Related Support Activities | $37,230 | $37,440 | 290 |
| 7 | Printing and Related Support Activities | $37,230 | $37,440 | 290 |
| 8 | Textile Product Mills | $37,170 | $36,930 | — |
| 9 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $37,170 | $37,290 | 1,650 |
| 10 | Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing | $36,920 | $36,540 | — |
| 11 | Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing | $36,400 | $36,370 | 320 |
| 12 | Apparel Manufacturing | $36,310 | $36,520 | 690 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do pressers, textile, garment, and related materials make in the U.S.?
The median pressers, textile, garment, and related materials salary in the United States is $35,060 per year (mean $34,640), and about 80% earn between $27,180 and $43,050.
How much do pressers, textile, garment, and related materials make per hour?
Roughly $17 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $34,640 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays pressers, textile, garment, and related materials the most?
Illinois has the highest average pay for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials at $46,170 per year (median $40,230).
What is the job outlook for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials?
Employment is projected to change -13.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 2,800 openings per year.