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

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

Median annual salary $35,480 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.06
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $44,320
Employed locally 70
National median $33,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $35,320
    50th (median)
    $35,480
    75th
    $43,150
    90th
    $44,320

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,250
    Chico, CA $41,170
    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

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,060
    Bakers $40,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,760
    Production Workers, All Other $38,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Salinas, CA is $17.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary in Salinas, CA is 4.7% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,320.