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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $27,700 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.32
10th percentile $21,230
90th percentile $35,700
Employed locally 470
National median $33,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,230
    25th
    $23,700
    50th (median)
    $27,700
    75th
    $30,920
    90th
    $35,700

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary vs area income 34% Median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary is 66% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $29,600
    Waco, TX $28,960
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,340
    Lubbock, TX $26,570
    El Paso, TX $22,740

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Houston, TX is $13.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary in Houston, TX is 18.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (10th percentile) earn around $21,230 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,700.