Printing Press Operators Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $35,460 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.05
10th percentile $32,730
90th percentile $60,760
Employed locally 420
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,730
    25th
    $32,730
    50th (median)
    $35,460
    75th
    $49,130
    90th
    $60,760

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 32% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 68% 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $50,140
    New Haven, CT $48,840
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $47,230
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $44,030
    Connecticut $43,930

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$80,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$61,930
    Bakers$37,990
    Machinists$61,940
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Bridgeport, CT is $17.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Bridgeport, CT is 21.5% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,730 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,730.