Printing Press Operators Salary in Fort Wayne, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Wayne, IN

Median annual salary $46,600 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $31,760
90th percentile $59,520
Employed locally 300
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,760
    25th
    $37,590
    50th (median)
    $46,600
    75th
    $50,800
    90th
    $59,520

    Fort Wayne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,378 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 33% 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 Fort Wayne, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,020
    Machinists $48,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,100
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,730
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Fort Wayne, IN is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Fort Wayne, IN is 3.2% 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 Wayne?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,760 per year in Fort Wayne, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,590.