Printing Press Operators Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $44,030 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.17
10th percentile $34,670
90th percentile $59,160
Employed locally 90
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,670
    25th
    $36,050
    50th (median)
    $44,030
    75th
    $55,740
    90th
    $59,160

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 35% 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
    Napa, CA $57,010
    Modesto, CA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Visalia, CA $50,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,140

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,800
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,720
    Bakers $42,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Bakersfield, CA is $21.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.5% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,670 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,050.