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Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials is a notable career in the 51 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 51-6021 |
| title | Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials |
| onet code | 51-6021.00 |
| description | Press or shape articles by hand or machine. |
| job zone | 1 |
| major group | 51 |
| tot emp | 26,830 |
| a mean | 33,370 |
| a median | 33,880 |
| a pct10 | 24,960 |
| a pct25 | 29,060 |
| a pct75 | 36,830 |
| a pct90 | 41,410 |
| h mean | 16 |
| h median | 16 |
The day-to-day work of a pressers, textile, garment, and related materials typically centers on hang, fold, package, and tag finished articles for delivery to customers. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operation and Control. Across the top 1 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.00 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working pressers, textile, garment, and related materials, the most common entry qualification is a Less than a High School Diploma (59.2%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 14% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Washington at $38,260 and lowest in Mississippi at $26,300 — a 1.5× spread. The top five states (Washington, California, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut) average $37,780. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $38,260 | $39,190 | $34,700 | $43,160 | 500 |
| California | $38,160 | $39,300 | $34,670 | $45,440 | 4,330 |
| New Hampshire | $38,140 | $37,750 | $34,320 | $39,880 | 90 |
| Maine | $37,700 | $36,210 | $31,240 | $38,500 | 60 |
| Connecticut | $36,640 | $37,250 | $33,910 | $38,960 | 1,090 |
| Colorado | $36,540 | $36,360 | $33,730 | $38,200 | 290 |
| Minnesota | $35,730 | $34,280 | $27,810 | $37,830 | 200 |
| Delaware | $35,620 | $33,770 | $31,200 | $35,620 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $35,250 | $35,950 | $29,890 | $43,800 | 630 |
| Arizona | $35,090 | $35,030 | $31,070 | $42,490 | 400 |
| New Jersey | $34,860 | $35,670 | $31,470 | $41,840 | 690 |
| Hawaii | $34,810 | $34,740 | $29,630 | $39,620 | 130 |
| New York | $34,690 | $36,580 | $31,200 | $42,480 | 2,380 |
| Idaho | $34,570 | $35,660 | $23,040 | $48,170 | 220 |
| Utah | $34,450 | $33,630 | $28,040 | $36,940 | 240 |
| Michigan | $34,420 | $33,120 | $22,790 | $42,190 | 390 |
| Oregon | $34,300 | $35,380 | $29,900 | $41,630 | 140 |
| Massachusetts | $34,080 | $35,450 | $32,860 | $41,950 | 590 |
| Illinois | $33,880 | $34,810 | $30,600 | $39,420 | 340 |
| Maryland | $32,560 | $35,180 | $31,200 | $38,860 | 460 |
| Nevada | $32,130 | $32,630 | $30,320 | $35,320 | 940 |
| Nebraska | $31,970 | $33,480 | $30,800 | $39,030 | 200 |
| Missouri | $31,760 | $32,800 | $27,040 | $38,710 | 310 |
| Tennessee | $31,520 | $33,000 | $24,370 | $44,210 | 410 |
| Iowa | $30,760 | $29,560 | $22,570 | $35,320 | 140 |
| Indiana | $30,680 | $32,530 | $26,240 | $41,550 | 310 |
| West Virginia | $30,620 | $32,380 | $26,950 | $39,370 | 50 |
| Kentucky | $30,490 | $29,640 | $23,900 | $35,100 | 650 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,180 | $31,070 | $24,340 | $36,870 | 590 |
| Kansas | $30,110 | $29,790 | $24,830 | $33,350 | 110 |
| North Carolina | $30,050 | $30,620 | $23,470 | $37,190 | 710 |
| Ohio | $29,720 | $31,060 | $26,980 | $36,760 | 1,020 |
| Alaska | $29,670 | $35,040 | $29,670 | $55,220 | — |
| Louisiana | $29,600 | $28,510 | $19,480 | $34,140 | 240 |
| Wyoming | $29,570 | $33,720 | $28,140 | $45,760 | 80 |
| Florida | $29,450 | $30,870 | $24,960 | $36,260 | 1,930 |
| Virginia | $28,790 | $31,410 | $27,630 | $39,570 | 300 |
| New Mexico | $28,730 | $31,300 | $26,090 | $37,760 | 110 |
| Arkansas | $28,670 | $29,020 | $27,170 | $31,220 | 270 |
| South Carolina | $28,330 | $27,320 | $18,800 | $34,040 | 330 |
| South Dakota | $28,200 | $29,920 | $23,300 | $35,810 | 40 |
| Texas | $27,460 | $28,010 | $21,430 | $35,470 | 2,400 |
| Alabama | $27,320 | $26,290 | $20,710 | $31,170 | 410 |
| Oklahoma | $27,320 | $27,400 | $23,400 | $30,690 | 430 |
| Georgia | $26,950 | $26,190 | $18,820 | $35,410 | 1,130 |
| Mississippi | $26,300 | $26,710 | $21,690 | $33,280 | 400 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for pressers, textile, garment, and related materials. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for All-Around Presser or Armhole Presser frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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