Printing Press Operators Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $36,910 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.75
10th percentile $26,620
90th percentile $53,200
Employed locally 300
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,620
    25th
    $29,280
    50th (median)
    $36,910
    75th
    $45,850
    90th
    $53,200

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 44% 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 Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,870
    Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,300
    Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $44,180
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Dalton, GA is $17.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Dalton, GA is 18.3% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $26,620 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,280.