Printing Press Operators Salary in Duluth, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Duluth, MN-WI

Median annual salary $47,170 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.68
10th percentile $33,680
90th percentile $62,520
Employed locally 80
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,680
    25th
    $38,680
    50th (median)
    $47,170
    75th
    $57,750
    90th
    $62,520

    Duluth economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,067 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 34% 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
    Rochester, MN $58,820
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    St. Cloud, MN $48,180
    Mankato, MN $46,490
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $45,610
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $44,320

    Related occupations in Duluth, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,890
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,370
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $64,840
    Machinists $59,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Duluth, MN-WI is $22.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Duluth, MN-WI is 4.5% 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 Duluth?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,680 per year in Duluth, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,680.