Printing Press Operators Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $36,310 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.46
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $48,160
Employed locally 80
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $36,310
    75th
    $44,070
    90th
    $48,160

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 49% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 51% 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
    Bozeman, MT $44,990
    Helena, MT $43,770
    Missoula, MT $38,480
    Binghamton, NY $37,770

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $101,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $84,460
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,010
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,100
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $38,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $68,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Billings, MT is $17.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Billings, MT is 19.6% 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 Billings?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.