SOC 51-5112 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Printing Press Operators — Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Printing Press Operators in Colorado Springs, CO is $42,470 per year, close to the national median of $45,780 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Printing Press Operators in Colorado Springs, CO is $42,470 per year, close to the national median of $45,780 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $37,090 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,900 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,940 to $48,980.
Employment stands at 160, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Denver leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,210. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 411th of 486 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,090 | −19.0% |
| 25th | $37,940 | −17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $42,470 | −7.2% |
| 75th | $48,980 | +7.0% |
| 90th | $59,900 | +30.8% |
| Mean | $45,880 | +0.2% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $49,210 | 1,100 | |
| 2 | Boulder | $48,910 | 190 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $45,790 | 120 | |
| 4 | Greeley | $44,410 | 70 | |
| 5 | Grand Junction | $43,490 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado Springs run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $42,470 buys what $41,193 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,193US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,470 a year, 7.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,090 to $59,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $49,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Printing Press Operators in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median annual wage is $42,470, or $20.42 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,780, so pay in Colorado Springs, CO is 7.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Colorado Springs, CO earns more than $59,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,090 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Denver, at $49,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Colorado Springs, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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