Printing Press Operators Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $43,720 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $35,120
90th percentile $77,430
Employed locally 60
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,120
    25th
    $37,930
    50th (median)
    $43,720
    75th
    $56,770
    90th
    $77,430

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 36% 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
    Modesto, CA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Visalia, CA $50,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,140

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,700
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $43,680
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $75,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Chico, CA is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Chico, CA is 3.2% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,120 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,930.