Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $34,980 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.82
10th percentile $33,230
90th percentile $42,890
Employed locally 2,260
National median $33,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,230
    25th
    $34,200
    50th (median)
    $34,980
    75th
    $39,370
    90th
    $42,890

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary vs area income 36% Median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary is 64% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,250
    Rochester, NY $35,100
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $33,690
    Syracuse, NY $32,790
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $31,320
    Binghamton, NY $31,200

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,560
    Bakers $39,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,620
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,810
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $34,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in New York, NY-NJ is $16.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary in New York, NY-NJ is 3.2% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (10th percentile) earn around $33,230 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,200.