Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $38,300 +13% vs national
Median hourly $18.41
10th percentile $35,120
90th percentile $44,390
Employed locally 70
National median $33,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,120
    25th
    $36,800
    50th (median)
    $38,300
    75th
    $43,270
    90th
    $44,390

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary vs area income 40% Median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary is 60% 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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $38,250

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,150
    Bakers $38,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Santa Maria, CA is $18.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary in Santa Maria, CA is 13% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (10th percentile) earn around $35,120 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,800.