Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary: $40,321 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 26,830 pressers, textile, garment, and related materials nationally earn a mean of $40,321. Employment in the series shown fell about 25% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 5.7% annual decline.
Key Statistics
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials: what the data shows
Common questions about pressers, textile, garment, and related materials careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a pressers, textile, garment, and related materials?
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 51-6021.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 26,830 workers.
What does a pressers, textile, garment, and related materials do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Controlling Machines and Processes, Performing General Physical Activities, Handling and Moving Objects, Getting Information, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a pressers, textile, garment, and related materials make?
BLS national median annual wage: $33,880 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $40,321 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,571 |
| 25th percentile | $36,709 |
| Median (50th) | $39,151 |
| 75th percentile | $42,486 |
| 90th percentile | $46,620 |
What education do you need?
For Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Operation and Control, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Operations Monitoring, Monitoring, Complex Problem Solving, and knowledge areas including Customer and Personal Service, Production and Processing, English Language, Public Safety and Security. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is pressers, textile, garment, and related materials in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 5.7% annual decline (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: -25.4%.
Ten-year projected employment change: -44.4%.
Current U.S. headcount: 26,830.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do pressers, textile, garment, and related materialss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 26,830 | 20.4% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 26,830 | 20.4% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 23,560 | 17.9% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 23,520 | 17.9% |
| Drycleaning and Laundry Services | 23,520 | 17.9% |
| Manufacturing | 1,780 | 1.4% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | 16,570 | $53,990 |
| Construction and Related Workers, All Other | — | — |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | 99,070 | $46,370 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 7,370 | $72,760 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 36,970 | $100,340 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 11,430 | $84,290 |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | 36,260 | $59,950 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials workforce.
Employment Over Time
26,830 Workforce in 2023
The Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$40,321 Average Wage
In 2023, Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials earned an average of $40,321.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Salary distribution for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Employment Growth Projections
-5.7% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
12,575 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: -25.4%
9,380 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: -44.4%
This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Wage Trends by Industry
4.9% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 4,100 employees, $40,341 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 1,560 employees, $40,459 avg wage
- Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 420 employees, $40,138 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 410 employees, $37,776 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 340 employees, $39,161 avg wage
- Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 310 employees, $43,615 avg wage
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 230 employees, $38,505 avg wage
- San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City MD: 230 employees, $44,841 avg wage
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA: 120 employees, $45,184 avg wage
- Fresno MSA: 110 employees, $36,525 avg wage
- Salinas MSA: 70 employees, $39,295 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Diversity
Demographic information on Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in 2023 was 26,830 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.
Common majors for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials workers.
Education level distribution for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Skills
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials need many skills, but most especially Operation and Control, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Operations Monitoring, Monitoring.
Required skills for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials include Customer and Personal Service, Production and Processing, English Language, Public Safety and Security, Education and Training.
Knowledge areas required for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials include Manual Dexterity, Arm-Hand Steadiness, Control Precision, Near Vision, Finger Dexterity.
Required abilities for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Daily Activities
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials spend their time on activities such as Controlling Machines and Processes, Performing General Physical Activities, Handling and Moving Objects, Getting Information, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials.
Most important work activities for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
About
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
The average yearly wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials was $40,321 in 2023.
SOC Code
51-6021 - Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials reports an average salary of $40,321.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 26,830 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -5.7%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.