Printing Press Operators Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $41,000 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.71
10th percentile $29,270
90th percentile $59,150
Employed locally 60
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,270
    25th
    $36,930
    50th (median)
    $41,000
    75th
    $49,350
    90th
    $59,150

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Maryland $49,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,080
    Rhode Island $48,310
    Fond du Lac, WI $47,560

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,110
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $46,230
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,020
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $39,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Bismarck, ND is $19.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Bismarck, ND is 9.2% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,270 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,930.