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How much does a presser make in Houston?

$29,680a year

Median yearly pay for pressers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $14.27 an hour or $2,473 a month.

Hourly
$14.27
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
82 of 105
Jobs in the area
740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,720Median: $29,680Highest 10%: $38,460
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,720$10.92
25th$27,230$13.09
Median$29,680$14.27
75th$36,730$17.66
90th$38,460$18.49

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for pressers.

Austin, TX$34,300
Dallas, TX$31,790
San Antonio, TX$29,940
Lubbock, TX$28,010
El Paso, TX$23,320
Presser salary in Texas Presser salary in all states

Related jobs in Houston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Plant and System Operator$106,000
Power Plant Operator$104,600
Gas Plant Operator$85,530
Petroleum Pump System Operator$84,100
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$79,430
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,330
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,820
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$68,100
Tool Grinder$62,300
Machinist$61,280
Salaries for every job in Houston, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a presser make an hour in Houston?

The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $14.27 ($29,680 a year).

Do pressers make more in Houston than the national average?

No: $29,680 against $35,060 nationally, 15% less.

How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $29,680, so Houston pays 0% more.

Where does Houston rank for presser pay?

82 of 105 metro areas with data.

How much does a presser make starting out in Houston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,460 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.