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How much does a presser make in Richmond?

$28,830a year

Median yearly pay for pressers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $13.86 an hour or $2,403 a month.

Hourly
$13.86
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
93 of 105
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,000Median: $28,830Highest 10%: $34,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,000$13.46
25th$28,270$13.59
Median$28,830$13.86
75th$34,250$16.47
90th$34,470$16.57

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for pressers.

Washington, DC$34,050
Virginia Beach, VA$31,640
Presser salary in Virginia Presser salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Chemical Plant and System Operator$77,930
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,630
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$64,750
Power Plant Operator$63,640
Machinist$62,650
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,840
Coil Winder$60,310
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,970
Medical Appliance Technician$58,210
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a presser make an hour in Richmond?

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $13.86 ($28,830 a year).

Do pressers make more in Richmond than the national average?

No: $28,830 against $35,060 nationally, 18% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $31,220, so Richmond pays 8% less.

Where does Richmond rank for presser pay?

93 of 105 metro areas with data.

How much does a presser make starting out in Richmond?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,470 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.