Printing Press Operators Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $46,620 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.41
10th percentile $33,950
90th percentile $61,840
Employed locally 430
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,950
    25th
    $38,520
    50th (median)
    $46,620
    75th
    $55,410
    90th
    $61,840

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 44% 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
    Napa, CA $57,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Paducah, KY-IL $48,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,690
    Gettysburg, PA $48,620
    Lancaster, PA $47,580

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,080
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,140
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,940
    Machinists $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Allentown, PA-NJ is $22.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 3.2% 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,950 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,520.