Printing Press Operators Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,360 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.04
10th percentile $29,510
90th percentile $46,950
Employed locally 40
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,510
    25th
    $29,950
    50th (median)
    $33,360
    75th
    $42,530
    90th
    $46,950

    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 New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,280
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $43,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,150
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,690
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Eastern New Mexico is $16.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.89 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Eastern New Mexico is 26.1% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,510 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,950.