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How much does a presser make in Buffalo?

$34,290a year

Median yearly pay for pressers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $16.49 an hour or $2,858 a month.

Hourly
$16.49
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
46 of 105
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,330Median: $34,290Highest 10%: $47,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,330$15.54
25th$32,330$15.54
Median$34,290$16.49
75th$38,390$18.46
90th$47,840$23.00

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for pressers.

New York, NY$37,920
Rochester, NY$36,100
Albany, NY$34,790
Presser salary in New York Presser salary in all states

Related jobs in Buffalo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$86,280
Gas Plant Operator$85,350
Tool and Die Maker$81,510
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,060
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,840
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$69,260
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,080
Welding$61,700
Machinist$60,650
Rolling Machine Setter$59,970
Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a presser make an hour in Buffalo?

The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $16.49 ($34,290 a year).

Do pressers make more in Buffalo than the national average?

No: $34,290 against $35,060 nationally, 2% less.

How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $36,510, so Buffalo pays 6% less.

Where does Buffalo rank for presser pay?

46 of 105 metro areas with data.

How much does a presser make starting out in Buffalo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,840 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.