Printing Press Operators Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $42,630 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.49
10th percentile $30,600
90th percentile $58,780
Employed locally 360
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,600
    25th
    $36,150
    50th (median)
    $42,630
    75th
    $48,000
    90th
    $58,780

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 39% 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 Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,620
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,050
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41,220
    Machinists$58,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Dayton, OH is $20.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Dayton, OH is 5.6% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,600 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,150.