Printing Press Operators Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $36,400 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $23,300
90th percentile $58,300
Employed locally 900
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,300
    25th
    $29,130
    50th (median)
    $36,400
    75th
    $47,450
    90th
    $58,300

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 52% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 48% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Visalia, CA $50,620
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $49,240

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,560
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Birmingham, AL is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Birmingham, AL is 19.4% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,300 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,130.