Printing Press Operators Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $44,960 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.61
10th percentile $33,370
90th percentile $62,110
Employed locally 1,430
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,370
    25th
    $37,940
    50th (median)
    $44,960
    75th
    $52,060
    90th
    $62,110

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 34% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,990
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $46,460
    Columbus, OH $46,140
    Mansfield, OH $45,460
    Ohio $45,270

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Cleveland, OH is $21.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Cleveland, OH is 0.4% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,370 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,940.