How much does a presser make in Baltimore?
$35,990a year
Median yearly pay for pressers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $17.30 an hour or $2,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.30
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,990Highest 10%: $41,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 75th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 90th | $41,600 | $20.00 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for pressers.
| Washington, DC | $34,050 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $111,300 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $83,530 |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting | $78,750 |
| Plant and System Operator | $78,350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $77,970 |
| Furnace | $77,440 |
| Molding | $66,540 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $65,670 |
| Welder | $61,920 |
| Inspector | $60,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a presser make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $17.30 ($35,990 a year).
Do pressers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $35,990 against $35,060 nationally, 3% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $34,390, so Baltimore pays 5% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for presser pay?
28 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a presser make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,600 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.