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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $44,250 +30.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.28
10th percentile $37,540
90th percentile $50,730
Employed locally 120
National median $33,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,540
    25th
    $40,020
    50th (median)
    $44,250
    75th
    $47,100
    90th
    $50,730

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary vs area income 28% Median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary is 72% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $38,300

    Nearby metros — Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $38,250

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in San Jose, CA is $21.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary in San Jose, CA is 30.6% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (10th percentile) earn around $37,540 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,020.