Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $41,170 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.79
10th percentile $33,800
90th percentile $43,200
Employed locally 30
National median $33,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,800
    25th
    $35,140
    50th (median)
    $41,170
    75th
    $41,170
    90th
    $43,200

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary vs area income 60% Median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary is 40% 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
    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $38,300

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,750
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $38,730
    Modesto, CA $38,460
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $38,300
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $38,250

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,700
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $43,680
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $75,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Chico, CA is $19.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary in Chico, CA is 21.5% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (10th percentile) earn around $33,800 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,140.