Printing Press Operators Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $40,610 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.52
10th percentile $27,430
90th percentile $56,670
Employed locally 30
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,430
    25th
    $35,520
    50th (median)
    $40,610
    75th
    $44,770
    90th
    $56,670

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 37% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,730
    Maryland $49,450
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $49,220

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,580
    Machinists $54,890
    Production Workers, All Other $38,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,940
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $48,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Houma, LA is $19.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Houma, LA is 10.1% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,430 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,520.