Printing Press Operators Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $36,020 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.32
10th percentile $31,140
90th percentile $61,100
Employed locally 130
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,140
    25th
    $33,730
    50th (median)
    $36,020
    75th
    $46,640
    90th
    $61,100

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 53% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 47% 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 Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $50,550
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $50,140
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $50,080
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,770
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,730

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,680
    Production Workers, All Other $37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Albuquerque, NM is $17.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Albuquerque, NM is 20.2% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,140 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,730.