Printing Press Operators Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $37,800 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.17
10th percentile $30,100
90th percentile $52,400
Employed locally 90
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,100
    25th
    $35,450
    50th (median)
    $37,800
    75th
    $45,370
    90th
    $52,400

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,240
    Production Workers, All Other$41,560
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,150
    Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in East Tennessee is $18.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in East Tennessee is 16.3% 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 Tennessee?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,100 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,450.