Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials is $15.00 an hour ($31,200 a year). About 530 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($35,060). Kentucky ranks 27th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.74 | $24,420 |
| 25% of workers | $13.35 | $27,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 75% of workers | $16.69 | $34,720 |
| 90% of workers | $17.21 | $35,790 |
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $32,720 | 120 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $31,500 | 200 |
| Bowling Green | $27,790 | 50 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sewing Machine Operators | $29,460 |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $58,050 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $29,220 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $42,200 |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,180 |
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