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Will AI replace pressers, textile, garment, and related materials?AI replacement risk 42% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$35,060
25th–75th pct. $29,870–$37,940
Top pay (est.)
$56,000
Top 10% $43,050
Pay in 5 years
$39,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$43,800est.
$37,700–$50,900
Outlook score
25/100
★☆☆☆☆ Weak
AI replacement risk
42%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−15.7%
2,200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials? AI replacement risk

42%
Moderate
Ranked #399 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials

Key skills

Operation and Control
2.2
Critical Thinking
2.2
Judgment and Decision Making
2.1
Operations Monitoring
2.1
Monitoring
2.1
Time Management
2.0
Speaking
2.0
Active Listening
2.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
2.8
Production and Processing
2.3
Administration and Management
2.2
Public Safety and Security
2.2
Sales and Marketing
2.1
Customer and Personal Service
2.1
English Language
1.9
Mechanical
1.8

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationNear VisionReaction Time

Education of workers

Less than high school
59%
High school diploma
26%
Doctoral degree
14%
Associate's degree
1%

Training before entry

3–6 months
25%
1–2 years
21%
1–3 months
19%
Up to 1 month
15%
None / short demo
7%

Related work experience

1–2 years
19%
None
18%
Up to 1 month
13%
6–12 months
5%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.