SOC 51-5112 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Printing Press Operators — Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Printing Press Operators in Jefferson City, MO is $49,610 per year, 8.4% above the national median of $45,780.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Printing Press Operators in Jefferson City, MO is $49,610 per year, 8.4% above the national median of $45,780. Half of workers earn between $41,580 and $62,360. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,100 and the ninetieth at $72,770.
Employment stands at 130, or 1.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cape Girardeau records the highest median at $48,610. Of the 299 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 158th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,100 | −19.0% |
| 25th | $41,580 | −9.2% |
| Median (50th) | $49,610 | +8.4% |
| 75th | $62,360 | +36.2% |
| 90th | $72,770 | +59.0% |
| Mean | $52,300 | +14.2% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Girardeau | $48,610 | 70 | |
| 2 | St. Louis | $47,710 | 1,570 | |
| 3 | Joplin | $46,660 | 150 | |
| 4 | Kansas City | $46,560 | 1,590 | |
| 5 | Columbia | $45,170 | 50 | |
| 6 | Springfield | $44,410 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jefferson City run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $49,610 goes as far as $54,637 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,637US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,610 a year, 8.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,100 to $72,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cape Girardeau, at $48,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Printing Press Operators in Jefferson City, MO?
The median annual wage is $49,610, or $23.85 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 Jefferson City, MO is 8.4% higher. 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 Jefferson City, MO earns more than $72,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,100 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 Cape Girardeau, at $48,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Jefferson City, MO. 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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