Printing Press Operators Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,840 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.56
10th percentile $30,490
90th percentile $64,880
Employed locally 270
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,490
    25th
    $35,720
    50th (median)
    $44,840
    75th
    $54,800
    90th
    $64,880

    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 Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,940
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Central Indiana is $21.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.12 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Central Indiana is 0.7% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,490 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,720.