Printing Press Operators Salary in Harrisonburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisonburg, VA

Median annual salary $62,100 +37.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.86
10th percentile $33,720
90th percentile $64,020
Employed locally 130
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,720
    25th
    $45,190
    50th (median)
    $62,100
    75th
    $62,100
    90th
    $64,020

    Harrisonburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,145 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Printing Press Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $115,770
    Rochester, MN $58,820
    Napa, CA $57,010
    Modesto, CA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920

    Nearby metros — Printing Press Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,080
    Winchester, VA-WV $47,800
    Evansville, IN $46,720
    Pennsylvania $46,560

    Related occupations in Harrisonburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $35,170
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $63,370
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,990
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $36,390
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Harrisonburg, VA is $29.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Harrisonburg, VA is 37.5% 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 Harrisonburg?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,720 per year in Harrisonburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,190.