Printing Press Operators Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $47,230 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $36,460
90th percentile $62,720
Employed locally 470
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,460
    25th
    $38,070
    50th (median)
    $47,230
    75th
    $57,450
    90th
    $62,720

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 45% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,130
    Rochester, NY $46,450
    Glens Falls, NY $46,060
    Syracuse, NY $46,050
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $45,880

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,340
    Machinists $64,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Albany, NY is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Albany, NY is 4.6% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,460 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,070.