Printing Press Operators Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baton Rouge, LA

Median annual salary $38,110 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.32
10th percentile $23,100
90th percentile $50,240
Employed locally 190
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,100
    25th
    $32,520
    50th (median)
    $38,110
    75th
    $45,700
    90th
    $50,240

    Baton Rouge economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 45% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,730
    Maryland $49,450
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $49,220

    Related occupations in Baton Rouge, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $75,670
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $98,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $97,960
    Chemical Plant and System Operators $101,130
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,400
    Production Workers, All Other $43,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Baton Rouge?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Baton Rouge, LA is $18.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.21 or more per hour.

    Is Baton Rouge above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Baton Rouge, LA is 15.6% 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 Baton Rouge?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,100 per year in Baton Rouge, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,520.