How much does a presser make in Rochester?

$36,100a year

Median yearly pay for pressers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $17.36 an hour or $3,008 a month.

Hourly: $17.36
Vs. national median: +3%
Rank among cities: 26 of 105
Jobs in the area: 80

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $36,100Highest 10%: $44,450

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$32,240	$15.50
25th	$34,330	$16.50
Median	$36,100	$17.36
75th	$41,580	$19.99
90th	$44,450	$21.37

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for pressers.

New York, NY	$37,920
Albany, NY	$34,790
Buffalo, NY	$34,290

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Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$75,460
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$71,490
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$66,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$62,950
Tool and Die Maker	$60,820
Crushing	$59,130
Welder	$57,130
Multiple Machine Tool Setter	$55,700
Machinist	$55,560
Heat Treating Equipment Setter	$54,170

Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a presser make an hour in Rochester?

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $17.36 ($36,100 a year).

Do pressers make more in Rochester than the national average?

Yes: $36,100 against $35,060 nationally, 3% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $36,510, so Rochester pays 1% less.

Where does Rochester rank for presser pay?

26 of 105 metro areas with data.

How much does a presser make starting out in Rochester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,450 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.