Printing Press Operators Salary in Evansville, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Evansville, IN

Median annual salary $46,720 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.46
10th percentile $35,710
90th percentile $76,930
Employed locally 440
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,710
    25th
    $38,210
    50th (median)
    $46,720
    75th
    $59,410
    90th
    $76,930

    Evansville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,671 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 31% 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 Evansville, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,560
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,850
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $59,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,820
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $48,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Evansville, IN is $22.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Evansville, IN is 3.5% 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 Evansville?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,710 per year in Evansville, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,210.