Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $37,250 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.91
10th percentile $34,670
90th percentile $44,080
Employed locally 340
National median $33,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,670
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $37,250
    75th
    $38,600
    90th
    $44,080

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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
    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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in San Diego, CA is $17.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary in San Diego, CA is 9.9% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (10th percentile) earn around $34,670 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.