Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $28,220 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.57
10th percentile $28,220
90th percentile $30,660
Employed locally 40
National median $33,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,220
    25th
    $28,220
    50th (median)
    $28,220
    75th
    $28,480
    90th
    $30,660

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary vs area income 41% Median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary is 59% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,710
    Kansas City, MO-KS $33,350
    Jacksonville, FL $29,690
    Jackson, MS $28,590

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$57,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$67,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,790
    Machinists$47,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Wichita, KS is $13.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary in Wichita, KS is 16.7% below 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (10th percentile) earn around $28,220 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,220.