Printing Press Operators Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $46,140 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.18
10th percentile $31,450
90th percentile $59,480
Employed locally 1,280
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,450
    25th
    $37,620
    50th (median)
    $46,140
    75th
    $50,230
    90th
    $59,480

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 42% 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
    Mansfield, OH $45,460
    Ohio $45,270
    Cleveland, OH $44,960

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Columbus, OH is $22.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Columbus, OH is 2.2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,450 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,620.