Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials is $18.23 an hour ($37,920 a year). About 1,990 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($35,060). It is 4% higher than the New York median ($36,510).
Pay range for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.65 | $34,630 |
| 25% of workers | $17.05 | $35,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.23 | $37,920 |
| 75% of workers | $19.85 | $41,280 |
| 90% of workers | $23.26 | $48,380 |
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $37,920 | 1,990 |
| Rochester | $36,100 | 80 |
| Syracuse | $35,070 | 40 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $34,790 | 70 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $34,290 | 80 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $35,910 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $37,780 |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $46,410 |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,990 |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $63,050 |
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