Printing Press Operators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $38,620 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $27,570
90th percentile $59,270
Employed locally 1,710
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,570
    25th
    $34,080
    50th (median)
    $38,620
    75th
    $47,320
    90th
    $59,270

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 48% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 52% 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
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,310
    Waco, TX $44,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $42,400
    Amarillo, TX $40,540
    Longview, TX $39,750

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Houston, TX is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Houston, TX is 14.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,570 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,080.