Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary: $33,880 Median Pay (2026 stats)
Executive Summary
About 26,830 pressers, textile, garment, and related materials work nationally, and $33,880 is the BLS national median annual wage. Employment in the series shown fell about 25% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 5.7% annual decline.
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 percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| 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 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 U.S. workforce (OEWS)
California employment for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials shrank from 43,080 in 2009 to 16,860 in 2025 (60.9%).
Historical employment for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials from the California OEWS series, 2009–2025. The U.S. workforce figure is national and is not the endpoint of this line.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$33,880 Median pay (BLS national)
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials earn $33,880 as the BLS national median annual wage.
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.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 4,330 employees, $39,300 avg wage
- TX: 2,400 employees, $28,010 avg wage
- NY: 2,380 employees, $36,580 avg wage
- FL: 1,930 employees, $30,870 avg wage
- GA: 1,130 employees, $26,190 avg wage
- CT: 1,090 employees, $37,250 avg wage
- OH: 1,020 employees, $31,060 avg wage
- NV: 940 employees, $32,630 avg wage
- NC: 710 employees, $30,620 avg wage
- NJ: 690 employees, $35,670 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 2,260 employees, $36,970 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 1,980 employees, $39,370 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 860 employees, $30,990 avg wage
- Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV: 840 employees, $32,630 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 750 employees, $29,710 avg wage
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 730 employees, $25,050 avg wage
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA: 580 employees, $43,120 avg wage
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 470 employees, $28,350 avg wage
- Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT: 460 employees, $37,490 avg wage
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH: 450 employees, $35,670 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 U.S. workforce for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials is about 26,830 people in our OEWS extract.
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
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials earn $33,880 as the BLS national median annual wage.
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.