How much does a presser make in New York?
$36,510a year
Median yearly pay for pressers in New York. That is $17.55 an hour or $3,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.55
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,200Median: $36,510Highest 10%: $45,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,200 | $16.44 | |
| 25th | $35,050 | $16.85 | |
| Median | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| 75th | $40,760 | $19.60 | |
| 90th | $45,300 | $21.78 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $37,920 |
| Rochester, NY | $36,100 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,070 |
| Albany, NY | $34,790 |
| Buffalo, NY | $34,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pressers.
| 7. Washington | $37,620 |
| 8. Arizona | $36,870 |
| 9. Oregon | $36,860 |
| 10. New York | $36,510 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $36,410 |
| 12. Rhode Island | $36,390 |
| 13. Michigan | $36,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a presser make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $17.55 ($36,510 a year).
Do pressers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $36,510 against $35,060 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New York rank for presser pay?
New York ranks 10 of 44 states.
Which city in New York pays pressers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $37,920 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.