Printing Press Operators Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $48,690 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $31,060
90th percentile $62,470
Employed locally 50
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,060
    25th
    $36,490
    50th (median)
    $48,690
    75th
    $61,730
    90th
    $62,470

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 78% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 22% 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
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,470
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,080
    Paducah, KY-IL $48,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,690
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,620

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $72,610
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $50,040
    Food Batchmakers $57,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,220
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $59,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Decatur, IL is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Decatur, IL is 7.8% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,060 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,490.