Printing Press Operators Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $40,540 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.49
10th percentile $29,740
90th percentile $58,330
Employed locally 50
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,740
    25th
    $33,990
    50th (median)
    $40,540
    75th
    $47,410
    90th
    $58,330

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 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
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,310
    Waco, TX $44,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $42,400
    Longview, TX $39,750
    College Station-Bryan, TX $39,280

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,790
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$36,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Amarillo, TX is $19.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Amarillo, TX is 10.2% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,740 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,990.