How much does a presser make in North Carolina?
$29,300a year
Median yearly pay for pressers in North Carolina. That is $14.09 an hour or $2,442 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.09
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,230Median: $29,300Highest 10%: $36,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,230 | $11.17 | |
| 25th | $27,460 | $13.20 | |
| Median | $29,300 | $14.09 | |
| 75th | $34,620 | $16.64 | |
| 90th | $36,030 | $17.32 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greensboro, NC | $34,980 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $31,640 |
| Charlotte, NC | $29,730 |
| Raleigh, NC | $29,380 |
| Hickory, NC | $29,360 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $29,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pressers.
| 32. Pennsylvania | $29,880 |
| 33. Texas | $29,680 |
| 34. Tennessee | $29,460 |
| 35. North Carolina | $29,300 |
| 36. South Carolina | $29,160 |
| 37. Kansas | $29,110 |
| 38. Indiana | $28,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a presser make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $14.09 ($29,300 a year).
Do pressers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $29,300 against $35,060 nationally, 16% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for presser pay?
North Carolina ranks 35 of 44 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays pressers the most?
Greensboro-High Point, NC, with a median of $34,980 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.