Printing Press Operators Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $49,140 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $70,390
Employed locally 1,610
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $45,820
    50th (median)
    $49,140
    75th
    $60,930
    90th
    $70,390

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 44% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 56% 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
    Springfield, MA $52,060
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $50,620
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,310
    Maryland $49,450
    Massachusetts $49,230

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,220
    Machinists $63,600
    Food Batchmakers $37,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Boston, MA-NH is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Boston, MA-NH is 8.8% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,820.