Printing Press Operators Salary in Chambersburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chambersburg, PA

Median annual salary $46,510 +3% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $33,360
90th percentile $62,900
Employed locally 90
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,360
    25th
    $35,900
    50th (median)
    $46,510
    75th
    $51,360
    90th
    $62,900

    Chambersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 38% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Printing Press Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $57,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Paducah, KY-IL $48,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,690
    Gettysburg, PA $48,620
    Lancaster, PA $47,580

    Related occupations in Chambersburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,720
    Machinists$49,340
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Chambersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Chambersburg, PA is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.55 or more per hour.

    Is Chambersburg above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Chambersburg, PA is 3% above 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 Chambersburg?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,360 per year in Chambersburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,900.