Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $34,720 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.69
10th percentile $27,430
90th percentile $38,930
Employed locally 50
National median $33,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,430
    25th
    $28,610
    50th (median)
    $34,720
    75th
    $37,760
    90th
    $38,930

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary vs area income 51% Median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary is 49% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $35,480
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $34,810
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $32,330
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $32,150
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $30,820
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $29,380

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$46,680
    Production Workers, All Other$37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Albuquerque, NM is $16.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary in Albuquerque, NM is 2.5% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (10th percentile) earn around $27,430 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,610.