Printing Press Operators Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $46,020 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.12
10th percentile $26,180
90th percentile $65,140
Employed locally 80
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,180
    25th
    $39,800
    50th (median)
    $46,020
    75th
    $51,010
    90th
    $65,140

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 48% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 52% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Yakima, WA $46,180
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $45,360
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $45,270
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $44,030
    Akron, OH $43,660

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,440
    Bakers$36,560
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36,810
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$64,150
    Power Plant Operators$100,400
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Anchorage, AK is $22.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Anchorage, AK is 1.9% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $26,180 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,800.