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Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials

General Information

Description

Press or shape articles by hand or machine.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit93.29%
  2. Self-employed4.06%
  3. Private, not for profit0.88%
  4. State and local government0.72%
  5. Federal government0.47%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Human Services

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$28,680

State-by-state Salary

Gray states indicate no data available

$30,490
$19,120
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Less than high school 59%
  • High school 25%
  • Doctoral degree 14%
  • Associate's degree 1%
  • Some college 0%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

Knowledge

  • Education and Training
  • Production and Processing
  • Administration and Management
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Sales and Marketing

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.