Printing Press Operators Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $44,720 -1% vs national
Median hourly $21.50
10th percentile $35,800
90th percentile $58,360
Employed locally 110
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,800
    25th
    $38,880
    50th (median)
    $44,720
    75th
    $53,010
    90th
    $58,360

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 35% 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
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $50,760
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $50,620
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $50,550
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,130
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $50,080
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,770

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,660
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,080
    Production Workers, All Other $45,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Eugene, OR is $21.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Eugene, OR is 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,800 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,880.