Printing Press Operators Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $47,630 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.90
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $63,090
Employed locally 570
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $38,230
    50th (median)
    $47,630
    75th
    $58,100
    90th
    $63,090

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 43% 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
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $51,720
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,470
    Kenosha, WI $50,300
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Green Bay, WI $49,750

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,210
    Food Batchmakers$47,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Appleton, WI is $22.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Appleton, WI is 5.5% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,230.