Printing Press Operators Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $35,840 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.23
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $48,270
Employed locally 100
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $29,200
    50th (median)
    $35,840
    75th
    $42,090
    90th
    $48,270

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 38% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $49,010
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $48,010
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $47,250
    Michigan $45,870
    Gainesville, GA $45,220
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $43,960

    Related occupations in Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $31,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,540
    Machinists $41,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $39,650
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $31,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Columbus, GA-AL is $17.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 20.6% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,200.