51-6021.00

Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials

Press or shape articles by hand or machine.

8.2OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 77% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 81% probability of automation for this role
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77%
of jobs safer
235
jobs riskier than this
-13.5%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Pressers for Textile and Garment work apply heat and pressure to finish fabric — physical production work in garment manufacturing. Industrial pressing machines are already highly automated; remaining human roles involve garment positioning and quality judgment. The garment industry faces combined pressure from labor arbitrage and automation; displacement risk is moderate through 2027.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$33,880
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-13.5%
Declining
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Job Zone 1 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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82% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →