Printing Press Operators Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,480 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.42
10th percentile $35,000
90th percentile $47,460
Employed locally 220
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,000
    25th
    $35,000
    50th (median)
    $42,480
    75th
    $47,460
    90th
    $47,460

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,380
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $59,920
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Capital/Northern New York is $20.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.11 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Capital/Northern New York is 5.9% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,000 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,000.