Printing Press Operators Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $44,030 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.17
10th percentile $36,100
90th percentile $62,840
Employed locally 530
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,100
    25th
    $36,570
    50th (median)
    $44,030
    75th
    $57,250
    90th
    $62,840

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 47% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 53% 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
    District of Columbia $115,770
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $50,140
    New Haven, CT $48,840
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $47,230
    Connecticut $43,930
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $43,740

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $83,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,650
    Machinists $62,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $55,470
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Hartford, CT is $21.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Hartford, CT is 2.5% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,100 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,570.