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How to become pressers, textile, garment, and related materialseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become pressers, textile, garment, and related materials

Typical education
No formal educational credential
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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)

Career path and how to earn more as pressers, textile, garment, and related materials

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.