Printing Press Operators Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,310 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.46
10th percentile $28,720
90th percentile $57,250
Employed locally 90
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,720
    25th
    $34,990
    50th (median)
    $36,310
    75th
    $48,940
    90th
    $57,250

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,350
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,030
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $34,530
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $37,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Eastern North Carolina is $17.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.42 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Eastern North Carolina is 19.6% 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 North Carolina?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,720 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,990.