Printing Press Operators Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $44,270 -2% vs national
Median hourly $21.29
10th percentile $28,390
90th percentile $49,920
Employed locally 210
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,390
    25th
    $35,550
    50th (median)
    $44,270
    75th
    $49,430
    90th
    $49,920

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,090
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,680
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Central Pennsylvania is $21.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Central Pennsylvania is 2% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,390 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,550.