Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $30,890 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.85
10th percentile $27,800
90th percentile $34,980
Employed locally 50
National median $33,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,800
    25th
    $30,010
    50th (median)
    $30,890
    75th
    $34,850
    90th
    $34,980

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary vs area income 43% Median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,250
    Chico, CA $41,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,750
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $39,160
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $38,730
    Modesto, CA $38,460

    Nearby metros — Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $30,850
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $30,300
    Toledo, OH $30,250
    Ohio $29,720
    Cleveland, OH $29,630
    Canton-Massillon, OH $29,200

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Akron, OH is $14.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.82 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salaries?

    The median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary in Akron, OH is 8.8% below the national median of $33,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Akron?

    Entry-level Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (10th percentile) earn around $27,800 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,010.