Printing Press Operators Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $48,310 +7% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $31,860
90th percentile $58,160
Employed locally 330
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,860
    25th
    $40,150
    50th (median)
    $48,310
    75th
    $57,120
    90th
    $58,160

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 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
    Harrisonburg, VA $62,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $50,760
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $50,550
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,910
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,050
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Fayetteville, AR is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Fayetteville, AR is 7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,860 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,150.