Printing Press Operators Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $44,820 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.55
10th percentile $36,030
90th percentile $61,850
Employed locally 120
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,030
    25th
    $37,670
    50th (median)
    $44,820
    75th
    $55,960
    90th
    $61,850

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 38% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Printing Press Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $51,720
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,470
    Kenosha, WI $50,300
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Green Bay, WI $49,750

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,960
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,440
    Food Batchmakers $50,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Eau Claire, WI is $21.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.88 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Eau Claire, WI is 0.8% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,030 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,670.