Printing Press Operators Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $43,770 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.04
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $57,460
Employed locally 30
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,660
    50th (median)
    $43,770
    75th
    $51,680
    90th
    $57,460

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 41% 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
    Bozeman, MT $44,990
    Missoula, MT $38,480
    Binghamton, NY $37,770
    Billings, MT $36,310

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,210
    Bakers$36,890
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,780
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$50,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59,000
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Helena, MT is $21.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Helena, MT is 3.1% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,660.