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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2022)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		320
Mean wage		$15.31
Entry wage		$13.18
10th percentile wage		$12.48
50th percentile wage		$14.63
90th percentile wage		$18.50

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Personal and Laundry Services	310	98.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Personal and Laundry Services	310	$14.63

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	$14.63		$23.13		-$8.50
2021	$14.06	+4.0%	$22.23	+4.0%	-$8.17
2020	$13.46	+4.5%	$21.27	+4.5%	-$7.81
2019	$13.02	+3.3%	$20.59	+3.3%	-$7.56
2018	$12.64	+3.0%	$19.98	+3.0%	-$7.34
2017	$12.25	+3.1%	$19.37	+3.1%	-$7.11
2016	$11.92	+2.8%	$18.84	+2.8%	-$6.92
2015	$11.59	+2.8%	$18.32	+2.8%	-$6.73
2014	$11.33	+2.3%	$17.91	+2.3%	-$6.58
2013	$11.11	+2.0%	$17.56	+2.0%	-$6.45
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$14.63		$24.37		-$9.74
2021	$14.06	+4.0%	$23.42	+4.0%	-$9.36
2020	$13.46	+4.5%	$22.62	+3.5%	-$9.16
2019	$13.02	+3.3%	$21.98	+2.9%	-$8.95
2018	$12.64	+3.0%	$21.34	+3.0%	-$8.69
2017	$12.25	+3.1%	$20.73	+2.9%	-$8.47
2016	$11.92	+2.8%	$20.24	+2.4%	-$8.32
2015	$11.59	+2.8%	$19.73	+2.6%	-$8.13
2014	$11.33	+2.3%	$19.31	+2.2%	-$7.98
2013	$11.11	+2.0%	$18.96	+1.9%	-$7.85

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2022

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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