Printing Press Operators Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $45,820 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.03
10th percentile $31,450
90th percentile $60,440
Employed locally 140
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,450
    25th
    $36,490
    50th (median)
    $45,820
    75th
    $54,050
    90th
    $60,440

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 30% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Springfield, MA $52,060
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Terre Haute, IN $49,880
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,730

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,110
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $42,330
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Elkhart, IN is $22.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Elkhart, IN is 1.5% above 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,450 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,490.