Printing Press Operators Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $45,220 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.74
10th percentile $28,590
90th percentile $58,970
Employed locally 120
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,590
    25th
    $36,070
    50th (median)
    $45,220
    75th
    $57,290
    90th
    $58,970

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 42% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $49,010
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $48,010
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $47,250
    Michigan $45,870
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $43,960
    Rome, GA $43,420

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,290
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Gainesville, GA is $21.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Gainesville, GA is 0.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,590 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,070.