SOC 51-5112 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Printing Press Operators — Raleigh
Raleigh-Cary, NC · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Printing Press Operators in Raleigh, NC is $45,960 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 Raleigh, NC is $45,960 per year, close to the national median of $45,780 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $37,580 and $54,820. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,130 and the ninetieth at $60,910.
The area has 380 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Hickory records the highest median at $48,980. Of the 571 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 425th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,130 | −38.6% |
| 25th | $37,580 | −17.9% |
| Median (50th) | $45,960 | +0.4% |
| 75th | $54,820 | +19.7% |
| 90th | $60,910 | +33.0% |
| Mean | $46,650 | +1.9% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hickory | $48,980 | 250 | |
| 2 | Burlington | $48,650 | 90 | |
| 3 | Asheville | $47,440 | 190 | |
| 4 | Greenville | $47,030 | 60 | |
| 5 | Winston-Salem | $46,430 | 250 | |
| 6 | Greensboro | $45,600 | 630 | |
| 7 | Rocky Mount | $44,640 | 30 | |
| 8 | Charlotte | $43,590 | 1,580 | |
| 9 | Durham | $43,440 | 250 | |
| 10 | Fayetteville | $42,250 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Raleigh run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $45,960 goes as far as $48,738 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,738US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,960 a year, 0.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,130 to $60,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 380 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hickory, at $48,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Printing Press Operators in Raleigh, NC?
The median annual wage is $45,960, or $22.10 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 Raleigh, NC is 0.4% 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 Raleigh, NC earns more than $60,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,130 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 Hickory, at $48,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 380 jobs in this occupation in Raleigh, NC. 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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