Printing Press Operators Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $38,410 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.47
10th percentile $28,260
90th percentile $48,730
Employed locally 80
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,260
    25th
    $30,620
    50th (median)
    $38,410
    75th
    $43,570
    90th
    $48,730

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 42% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,340
    Production Workers, All Other $38,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,180
    Machinists $62,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Augusta, GA-SC is $18.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 14.9% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,260 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,620.