Printing Press Operators Salary in East South Dakota

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

Median annual salary $38,490 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.51
10th percentile $31,740
90th percentile $61,840
Employed locally 160
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,740
    25th
    $33,880
    50th (median)
    $38,490
    75th
    $46,500
    90th
    $61,840

    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 South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,040
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,750
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$37,100
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,070
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in East South Dakota is $18.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in East South Dakota is 14.8% 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 South Dakota?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,740 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,880.