Printing Press Operators Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $50,620 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.34
10th percentile $38,030
90th percentile $57,380
Employed locally 40
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,030
    25th
    $42,660
    50th (median)
    $50,620
    75th
    $56,950
    90th
    $57,380

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 41% 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
    Springfield, MA $52,060
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,310
    Maryland $49,450
    Massachusetts $49,230
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,140

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,100
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,930
    Machinists $63,970
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,370
    Bakers $37,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Amherst Town, MA is $24.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.71 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Amherst Town, MA is 12.1% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,030 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,660.