Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $32,050 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.41
10th percentile $25,160
90th percentile $35,480
Employed locally 60
National median $33,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,160
    25th
    $28,160
    50th (median)
    $32,050
    75th
    $33,070
    90th
    $35,480

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary vs area income 38% Median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary is 62% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $38,300
    California $38,160
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,270
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $35,990
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $34,550
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $34,050

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,950
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,140
    Bakers $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Des Moines, IA is $15.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.4% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (10th percentile) earn around $25,160 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,160.