Printing Press Operators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $38,240 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.38
10th percentile $30,950
90th percentile $58,380
Employed locally 870
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,950
    25th
    $33,930
    50th (median)
    $38,240
    75th
    $47,500
    90th
    $58,380

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 39% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 61% 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
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,310
    Waco, TX $44,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $42,400
    Amarillo, TX $40,540
    Longview, TX $39,750

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Austin, TX is $18.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Austin, TX is 15.3% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,950 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,930.