Printing Press Operators Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $44,320 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.31
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $60,670
Employed locally 180
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $39,090
    50th (median)
    $44,320
    75th
    $50,090
    90th
    $60,670

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 43% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 57% 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
    District of Columbia $115,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,310
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $50,140
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $49,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,080

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $60,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $50,630
    Food Batchmakers $42,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Boulder, CO is $21.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Boulder, CO is 1.9% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,090.