Printing Press Operators Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,680 -32.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.75
10th percentile $23,520
90th percentile $48,050
Employed locally 40
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,520
    25th
    $23,790
    50th (median)
    $30,680
    75th
    $39,190
    90th
    $48,050

    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

    Related occupations in East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,990
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,330
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,390
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in East Arkansas is $14.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.10 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in East Arkansas is 32.1% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,520 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,790.