Printing Press Operators Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $46,060 +2% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $31,330
90th percentile $57,040
Employed locally 110
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,330
    25th
    $38,530
    50th (median)
    $46,060
    75th
    $48,570
    90th
    $57,040

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 38% 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
    District of Columbia $115,770
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Visalia, CA $50,620
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $50,080
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,730
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $49,240

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,270
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,020
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $32,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Iowa City, IA is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.71 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Iowa City, IA is 2% above 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,330 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,530.