How much does a presser make in Detroit?

$36,290a year

Median yearly pay for pressers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $17.45 an hour or $3,024 a month.

Hourly: $17.45
Vs. national median: +4%
Rank among cities: 24 of 105
Jobs in the area: 130

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $27,230Median: $36,290Highest 10%: $46,660

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$27,230	$13.09
25th	$36,290	$17.45
Median	$36,290	$17.45
75th	$39,180	$18.84
90th	$46,660	$22.43

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for pressers.

Grand Rapids, MI

$35,900

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Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$124,100
Gas Plant Operator	$108,700
Power Plant Operator	$108,100
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$87,700
Petroleum Pump System Operator	$86,860
Model Maker	$81,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$75,490
Tool and Die Maker	$73,120
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$65,870
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$64,820

Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a presser make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $17.45 ($36,290 a year).

Do pressers make more in Detroit than the national average?

Yes: $36,290 against $35,060 nationally, 4% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $36,290, so Detroit pays 0% more.

Where does Detroit rank for presser pay?

24 of 105 metro areas with data.

How much does a presser make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,660 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.