Printing Press Operators Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $28,850 -36.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.87
10th percentile $21,050
90th percentile $51,350
Employed locally 50
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,050
    25th
    $27,300
    50th (median)
    $28,850
    75th
    $43,720
    90th
    $51,350

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 49% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 51% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $42,680
    Williamsport, PA $41,590
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,190

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,280
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,300
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,700
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,950
    Bakers $26,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Hattiesburg, MS is $13.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 36.1% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $21,050 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,300.