Printing Press Operators Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $38,400 -15% vs national
Median hourly $18.46
10th percentile $20,100
90th percentile $50,020
Employed locally 150
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,100
    25th
    $29,490
    50th (median)
    $38,400
    75th
    $45,330
    90th
    $50,020

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 47% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 53% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,350
    Wisconsin $47,970
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $47,230
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,320
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $44,360

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,000
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50,180
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Charleston, SC is $18.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Charleston, SC is 15% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $20,100 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,490.