Printing Press Operators Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $33,980 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.34
10th percentile $26,860
90th percentile $47,480
Employed locally 70
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,860
    25th
    $27,660
    50th (median)
    $33,980
    75th
    $38,140
    90th
    $47,480

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 46% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $49,010
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $48,010
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $47,250
    Michigan $45,870
    Gainesville, GA $45,220
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $43,960

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,020
    Production Workers, All Other$39,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Athens, GA is $16.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Athens, GA is 24.8% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $26,860 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,660.