How much does a presser make in Boston?
$36,410a year
Median yearly pay for pressers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,034 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.50
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,000Median: $36,410Highest 10%: $43,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,000 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $35,970 | $17.29 | |
| Median | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| 75th | $37,650 | $18.10 | |
| 90th | $43,750 | $21.03 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for pressers.
| Providence, RI | $36,390 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a presser make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $17.50 ($36,410 a year).
Do pressers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $36,410 against $35,060 nationally, 4% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $36,410, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for presser pay?
22 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a presser make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,750 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.