Printing Press Operators Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,660 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.99
10th percentile $34,590
90th percentile $59,110
Employed locally 30
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,590
    25th
    $36,430
    50th (median)
    $43,660
    75th
    $45,240
    90th
    $59,110

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,760
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,620
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,750
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $49,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $20.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.42 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 3.3% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,590 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,430.