Printing Press Operators Salary in East Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $44,810 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.55
10th percentile $33,190
90th percentile $74,460
Employed locally 400
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,190
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $44,810
    75th
    $55,330
    90th
    $74,460

    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 Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,520
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in East Central Illinois is $21.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in East Central Illinois is 0.8% 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 Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,190 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.