Printing Press Operators Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $49,240 +9% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $37,660
90th percentile $64,600
Employed locally 1,190
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,660
    25th
    $38,880
    50th (median)
    $49,240
    75th
    $59,460
    90th
    $64,600

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 48% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 52% 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
    District of Columbia $115,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,310
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $50,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,080
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $48,880

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Denver, CO is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Denver, CO is 9% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,660 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,880.