Printing Press Operators Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,060 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.66
10th percentile $32,240
90th percentile $61,480
Employed locally 60
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,240
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $45,060
    75th
    $50,900
    90th
    $61,480

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,240
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,790
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,720
    Bakers $36,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Arizona is $21.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Arizona is 0.2% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,240 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.