Printing Press Operators Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $30,180 -33.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.51
10th percentile $22,030
90th percentile $45,640
Employed locally 40
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,030
    25th
    $23,920
    50th (median)
    $30,180
    75th
    $37,110
    90th
    $45,640

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 53% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 47% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Visalia, CA $50,620
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $49,240

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $29,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,330
    Helpers--Production Workers $32,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,130
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Dothan, AL is $14.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Dothan, AL is 33.2% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $22,030 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,920.