Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $29,600 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.23
10th percentile $24,400
90th percentile $35,620
Employed locally 200
National median $33,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,400
    25th
    $24,690
    50th (median)
    $29,600
    75th
    $30,790
    90th
    $35,620

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary vs area income 30% Median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary is 70% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $29,630
    Waco, TX $28,960
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,340
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $27,700
    Lubbock, TX $26,570
    El Paso, TX $22,740

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Austin, TX is $14.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary in Austin, TX is 12.6% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (10th percentile) earn around $24,400 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,690.