Printing Press Operators Salary in Central Missouri

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

Median annual salary $38,680 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.60
10th percentile $27,250
90th percentile $46,010
Employed locally 280
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,250
    25th
    $29,320
    50th (median)
    $38,680
    75th
    $39,550
    90th
    $46,010

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,310
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,000
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,040
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Central Missouri is $18.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Central Missouri is 14.3% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,250 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,320.