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How much does a presser make in Raleigh?

$29,380a year

Median yearly pay for pressers in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $14.13 an hour or $2,448 a month.

Hourly
$14.13
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
85 of 105
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,810Median: $29,380Highest 10%: $37,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,810$11.93
25th$29,080$13.98
Median$29,380$14.13
75th$35,580$17.11
90th$37,520$18.04

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for pressers.

Greensboro, NC$34,980
Virginia Beach, VA$31,640
Charlotte, NC$29,730
Hickory, NC$29,360
Presser salary in North Carolina Presser salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,640
Machinist$61,430
Plant and System Operator$61,110
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$61,000
Tool and Die Maker$60,590
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,440
Welder$56,940
Medical Appliance Technician$56,490
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a presser make an hour in Raleigh?

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $14.13 ($29,380 a year).

Do pressers make more in Raleigh than the national average?

No: $29,380 against $35,060 nationally, 16% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $29,300, so Raleigh pays 0% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for presser pay?

85 of 105 metro areas with data.

How much does a presser make starting out in Raleigh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,520 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.