Printing Press Operators Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $37,870 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $31,920
90th percentile $62,230
Employed locally 80
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,920
    25th
    $34,950
    50th (median)
    $37,870
    75th
    $47,570
    90th
    $62,230

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 42% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 58% 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
    Harrisonburg, VA $62,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,080
    Winchester, VA-WV $47,800
    Evansville, IN $46,720

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,780
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,660
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,760
    Bakers $30,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Charlottesville, VA is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Charlottesville, VA is 16.1% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,920 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,950.