How much does a presser make in California?
$39,300a year
Median yearly pay for pressers in California. That is $18.89 an hour or $3,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.89
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 3,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,570Median: $39,300Highest 10%: $45,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,570 | $17.58 | |
| 25th | $37,720 | $18.13 | |
| Median | $39,300 | $18.89 | |
| 75th | $43,160 | $20.75 | |
| 90th | $45,100 | $21.68 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $44,440 |
| San Francisco, CA | $43,790 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,300 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $38,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,630 |
| Modesto, CA | $38,460 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,350 |
| Stockton, CA | $38,300 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,190 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $37,820 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pressers.
| 1. Illinois | $40,230 |
| 2. California | $39,300 |
| 3. New Hampshire | $38,540 |
| 4. Colorado | $38,300 |
| 5. Maine | $38,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a presser make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.89 ($39,300 a year).
Do pressers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $39,300 against $35,060 nationally, 12% more.
Where does California rank for presser pay?
California ranks 2 of 44 states.
Which city in California pays pressers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $44,440 a year.
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.