Printing Press Operators Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Illinois
Printing Press Operators in Illinois earn a median salary of $44,491 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.5% vs the national median of $45,160. An estimated 9,760 printing press operators are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $34,890 to $49,730 depending on location.
$44,491
Avg median salary in Illinois
$49,730
Highest paying metro
$34,890
Lowest paying metro
9,760
Employed in Illinois
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Printing Press Operators salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Illinois | $49,730 | $38,380 | $57,820 | 160 |
| Decatur, IL | $48,690 | $36,490 | $61,730 | 50 |
| Bloomington, IL | $48,520 | $36,380 | $52,050 | 120 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $47,930 | $36,970 | $58,370 | 8,170 |
| Peoria, IL | $47,630 | $37,440 | $60,880 | 170 |
| West Central Illinois | $46,540 | $40,510 | $53,970 | 350 |
| East Central Illinois | $44,810 | $38,370 | $55,330 | 400 |
| Rockford, IL | $42,190 | $35,370 | $50,630 | 80 |
| Champaign, IL | $41,650 | $34,990 | $49,730 | 120 |
| Springfield, IL | $36,820 | $34,990 | $45,190 | 70 |
| South Illinois | $34,890 | $31,320 | $44,970 | 70 |