SOC 51-6021
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
Risk Score
⚠️64/100
High Risk
US Employment
👥26,830
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$34K
$25K – $41K
Projected Growth
📈-13.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖10/100
Low exposure
💡 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials face a risk score of 64/100 — 20 points above the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $34K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 64/100, Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 26,830 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions and quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
Automated CNC programming and machine operation
Cobots handling repetitive material handling tasks
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions
Quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection
Coordinating workflow across diverse production teams
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 63% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 33 | $68K | 77% |
| Supervisors of Production Workers | 34 | $71K | 75% |