Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (51-6021) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		560
Mean wage		$13.54
Entry wage		$11.71
10th percentile wage		$11.15
50th percentile wage		$13.23
90th percentile wage		$15.91

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Other Services	550	98.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Other Services	550	$13.19

Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (51-6021)

Press or shape articles by hand or machine.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$13.23		$20.68		-$7.45
2019	$12.70	+4.2%	$19.85	+4.2%	-$7.14
2018	$12.33	+2.9%	$19.28	+2.9%	-$6.94
2017	$11.96	+3.1%	$18.70	+3.1%	-$6.73
2016	$11.64	+2.8%	$18.19	+2.8%	-$6.55
2015	$11.36	+2.4%	$17.76	+2.4%	-$6.39
2014	$11.10	+2.3%	$17.36	+2.3%	-$6.25
2013	$10.89	+1.9%	$17.03	+1.9%	-$6.13
2012	$10.71	+1.7%	$16.74	+1.7%	-$6.03
2011	$10.54	+1.6%	$16.48	+1.6%	-$5.93
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$13.23		$23.93		-$10.70
2019	$12.70	+4.2%	$22.96	+4.2%	-$10.26
2018	$12.33	+2.9%	$22.26	+3.1%	-$9.92
2017	$11.96	+3.1%	$21.66	+2.8%	-$9.70
2016	$11.64	+2.8%	$21.17	+2.3%	-$9.53
2015	$11.36	+2.4%	$20.73	+2.1%	-$9.36
2014	$11.10	+2.3%	$20.28	+2.2%	-$9.17
2013	$10.89	+1.9%	$19.87	+2.1%	-$8.98
2012	$10.71	+1.7%	$19.53	+1.7%	-$8.82
2011	$10.54	+1.6%	$19.23	+1.6%	-$8.68

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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