Printing Press Operators Salary in Bloomington, IN

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

Median annual salary $43,760 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.04
10th percentile $27,920
90th percentile $72,550
Employed locally 40
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,920
    25th
    $36,500
    50th (median)
    $43,760
    75th
    $48,090
    90th
    $72,550

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 30% 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
    Springfield, MA $52,060
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Terre Haute, IN $49,880
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,730

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,800
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $60,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,790
    Machinists $44,550
    Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $48,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Bloomington, IN is $21.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Bloomington, IN is 3.1% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,920 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,500.