Printing Press Operators Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $48,520 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.33
10th percentile $31,260
90th percentile $62,500
Employed locally 120
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,260
    25th
    $36,380
    50th (median)
    $48,520
    75th
    $52,050
    90th
    $62,500

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 38% 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
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,470
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,080
    Paducah, KY-IL $48,890
    Decatur, IL $48,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,690

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,020
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,860
    Bakers $33,380
    Production Workers, All Other $36,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Bloomington, IL is $23.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Bloomington, IL is 7.4% above 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,260 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,380.