Printing Press Operators Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $34,690 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.68
10th percentile $19,860
90th percentile $45,440
Employed locally 50
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,860
    25th
    $25,730
    50th (median)
    $34,690
    75th
    $41,640
    90th
    $45,440

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 43% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 57% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,350
    Wisconsin $47,970
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $47,230
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,320
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $44,360

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,220
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,790
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,020
    Bakers $38,070
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $42,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Hilton Head Island, SC is $16.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.61 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 23.2% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $19,860 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,730.