Printing Press Operators Salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Smith, AR-OK

Median annual salary $50,760 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.41
10th percentile $36,690
90th percentile $77,880
Employed locally 160
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,690
    25th
    $39,140
    50th (median)
    $50,760
    75th
    $62,470
    90th
    $77,880

    Fort Smith economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 11% 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
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $50,550
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $50,140

    Related occupations in Fort Smith, AR-OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $57,840
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,350
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Fort Smith?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Fort Smith, AR-OK is $24.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.63 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Smith above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK is 12.4% 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 Fort Smith?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,690 per year in Fort Smith, AR-OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,140.