Printing Press Operators Salary in Central North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $40,340 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.39
10th percentile $29,200
90th percentile $61,170
Employed locally 150
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,200
    25th
    $35,210
    50th (median)
    $40,340
    75th
    $48,230
    90th
    $61,170

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,410
    Production Workers, All Other $38,000
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,640
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $43,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Central North Carolina is $19.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Central North Carolina is 10.7% 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 North Carolina?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,200 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,210.