How much does a presser make in San Jose?
$44,440a year
Median yearly pay for pressers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $21.37 an hour or $3,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.37
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,100Median: $44,440Highest 10%: $48,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,100 | $21.20 | |
| 25th | $44,290 | $21.29 | |
| Median | $44,440 | $21.37 | |
| 75th | $47,510 | $22.84 | |
| 90th | $48,200 | $23.17 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for pressers.
| San Francisco, CA | $43,790 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,300 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $38,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,630 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,350 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,190 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $37,820 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,590 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a presser make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $21.37 ($44,440 a year).
Do pressers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $44,440 against $35,060 nationally, 27% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $39,300, so San Jose pays 13% more.
Where does San Jose rank for presser pay?
1 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a presser make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,200 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.