Printing Press Operators Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $43,660 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.99
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $58,160
Employed locally 510
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $36,990
    50th (median)
    $43,660
    75th
    $49,410
    90th
    $58,160

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Printing Press Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $115,770
    Harrisonburg, VA $62,100
    Rochester, MN $58,820
    Napa, CA $57,010
    Modesto, CA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280

    Nearby metros — Printing Press Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,200
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,990
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $46,460
    Columbus, OH $46,140
    Mansfield, OH $45,460
    Ohio $45,270

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Akron, OH is $20.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.45 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Akron, OH is 3.3% below the national median of $45,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Printing Press Operators in Akron?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,990.