SOC 51-5112 · May 2025 · United States
Printing Press Operators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Printing Press Operators across the United States is $45,780 per year, measured over 144,260 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $116,630.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Printing Press Operators
Pay for this occupation varies by 218.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $116,630 and Alabama pays $36,670.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $116,630 | 350 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $53,050 | 2,110 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $50,430 | 4,180 | |
| 4 | Washington | $49,800 | 2,310 | |
| 5 | Oregon | $48,760 | 1,330 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $48,560 | 4,960 | |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $48,410 | 680 | |
| 8 | Kentucky | $48,000 | 2,470 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $47,860 | 1,830 | |
| 10 | New York | $47,860 | 6,700 |
States with the most Printing Press Operators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 12,320 | $46,110 | |
| 2 | Illinois | 9,550 | $46,260 | |
| 3 | Texas | 9,110 | $42,550 | |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 8,120 | $47,330 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 7,500 | $45,760 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 7,150 | $47,010 | |
| 7 | Florida | 7,060 | $41,180 | |
| 8 | New York | 6,700 | $47,860 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 5,110 | $45,280 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | 4,960 | $48,560 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisonburg | $64,180 | 130 |
| 2 | Rochester | $59,200 | 90 |
| 3 | Staunton | $58,850 | 70 |
| 4 | Oshkosh | $58,750 | 610 |
| 5 | Fort Smith | $56,350 | 180 |
| 6 | Trenton | $55,920 | 180 |
| 7 | Springfield | $55,740 | 270 |
| 8 | Manchester | $54,230 | 240 |
| 9 | Worcester | $53,210 | 210 |
| 10 | Boston | $52,180 | 1,360 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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