Printing Press Operators Salary in Central Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $38,590 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.55
10th percentile $28,360
90th percentile $56,370
Employed locally 120
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,360
    25th
    $32,150
    50th (median)
    $38,590
    75th
    $52,570
    90th
    $56,370

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,730
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,920
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,720
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Central Kentucky is $18.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Central Kentucky is 14.5% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,360 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,150.