Printing Press Operators Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $45,950 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $37,780
90th percentile $64,060
Employed locally 200
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,780
    25th
    $39,920
    50th (median)
    $45,950
    75th
    $56,130
    90th
    $64,060

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $50,760
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $50,080
    Minnesota $49,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,690
    Bloomington, IL $48,520

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,270
    Machinists$60,970
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,590
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Ann Arbor, MI is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.49 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 1.7% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,780 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,920.