Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials pay in California
In California, the median pay for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials is $18.89 an hour ($39,300 a year). About 3,850 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($35,060). California ranks 2nd of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.58 | $36,570 |
| 25% of workers | $18.13 | $37,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.89 | $39,300 |
| 75% of workers | $20.75 | $43,160 |
| 90% of workers | $21.68 | $45,100 |
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $44,440 | 110 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $43,790 | 600 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $39,300 | 1,420 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $38,700 | 60 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $38,630 | 340 |
| Modesto | $38,460 | 30 |
| Salinas | $38,350 | 90 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $38,300 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $38,190 | 260 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $38,000 | 50 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $37,820 | 490 |
| Fresno | $37,590 | 110 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -15.7% over ten years, declining · about 2,200 openings a year (BLS)
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