Printing Press Operators Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $29,750 -34.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.30
10th percentile $22,150
90th percentile $47,600
Employed locally 50
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,150
    25th
    $27,520
    50th (median)
    $29,750
    75th
    $38,110
    90th
    $47,600

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 42% 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
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,310
    Waco, TX $44,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $42,400
    Amarillo, TX $40,540
    Longview, TX $39,750

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,720
    Helpers--Production Workers$29,270
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$27,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$34,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Brownsville, TX is $14.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Brownsville, TX is 34.1% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $22,150 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,520.