Printing Press Operators Salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

Median annual salary $46,990 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.59
10th percentile $34,230
90th percentile $61,410
Employed locally 1,890
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,230
    25th
    $38,080
    50th (median)
    $46,990
    75th
    $53,860
    90th
    $61,410

    Cincinnati economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 41% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,200
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $46,460
    Columbus, OH $46,140
    Mansfield, OH $45,460
    Ohio $45,270
    Cleveland, OH $44,960

    Related occupations in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,750
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,540
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,020
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $22.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is 4.1% 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 Cincinnati?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,230 per year in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,080.