How much does a presser make in Atlanta?
$30,290a year
Median yearly pay for pressers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $14.56 an hour or $2,524 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.56
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,390Median: $30,290Highest 10%: $36,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,390 | $10.28 | |
| 25th | $28,190 | $13.55 | |
| Median | $30,290 | $14.56 | |
| 75th | $36,340 | $17.47 | |
| 90th | $36,700 | $17.64 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for pressers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $33,830 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a presser make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $14.56 ($30,290 a year).
Do pressers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $30,290 against $35,060 nationally, 14% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $33,010, so Atlanta pays 8% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for presser pay?
74 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a presser make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.