Printing Press Operators Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $44,450 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.37
10th percentile $34,040
90th percentile $58,910
Employed locally 1,990
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,040
    25th
    $38,530
    50th (median)
    $44,450
    75th
    $48,790
    90th
    $58,910

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 42% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Springfield, MA $52,060
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Terre Haute, IN $49,880
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,730

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,970
    Machinists$47,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,830
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$59,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Indianapolis, IN is $21.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.6% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,040 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,530.