How much does a presser make in Seattle?
$37,620a year
Median yearly pay for pressers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $18.09 an hour or $3,135 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.09
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,060Median: $37,620Highest 10%: $46,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,060 | $17.34 | |
| 25th | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| Median | $37,620 | $18.09 | |
| 75th | $45,900 | $22.07 | |
| 90th | $46,460 | $22.34 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for pressers.
| Portland, OR | $39,510 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a presser make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $18.09 ($37,620 a year).
Do pressers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $37,620 against $35,060 nationally, 7% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $37,620, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for presser pay?
16 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a presser make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,460 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.