Printing Press Operators Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $42,680 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.52
10th percentile $25,190
90th percentile $111,450
Employed locally 90
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,190
    25th
    $32,050
    50th (median)
    $42,680
    75th
    $65,150
    90th
    $111,450

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 30% 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
    Jackson, MS $46,270
    Williamsport, PA $41,590
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,190
    Hattiesburg, MS $28,850

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,710
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $61,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,690
    Machinists $61,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Gulfport, MS is $20.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Gulfport, MS is 5.5% below 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $25,190 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,050.