Wages vary by employer and the presser's level of experience. In addition, clothes pressers who operate pressing machines may earn higher wages than those who iron by hand.
Clothes pressers who work full time may receive benefits. Common benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance.
Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials (SOC 51-6021)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $14.51 | $15.78 | $17.13 |
| Yearly | $30,193 | $32,818 | $35,629 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $15.17 | $15.78 | $17.28 |
| Yearly | $31,545 | $32,819 | $35,954 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $14.85 | $16.04 | $16.60 |
| Yearly | $30,888 | $33,367 | $34,528 | |
| United States | Hourly | $13.68 | $15.50 | $17.33 |
| Yearly | $28,460 | $32,240 | $36,050 | |