Printing Press Operators Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $41,620 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.01
10th percentile $31,670
90th percentile $53,220
Employed locally 260
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,670
    25th
    $36,280
    50th (median)
    $41,620
    75th
    $46,020
    90th
    $53,220

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 46% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Visalia, CA $50,620
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $50,080
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,730
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $49,240

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,130
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,390
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $65,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,180
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Cedar Rapids, IA is $20.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.97 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 7.8% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,670 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,280.