Printing Press Operators Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Printing Press Operators in Iowa earn a median salary of $40,208 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -11% vs the national median of $45,160. An estimated 2,280 printing press operators are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $36,400 to $46,060 depending on location.
$40,208
Avg median salary in Iowa
$46,060
Highest paying metro
$36,400
Lowest paying metro
2,280
Employed in Iowa
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inPrinting Press Operators salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $46,060 | $38,530 | $48,570 | 110 |
| Ames, IA | $42,850 | $38,510 | $63,700 | 180 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $41,620 | $36,280 | $46,020 | 260 |
| Des Moines, IA | $41,280 | $36,280 | $47,590 | 510 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $41,020 | $31,860 | $44,180 | 50 |
| Waterloo, IA | $40,910 | $37,070 | $46,720 | 110 |
| Northwest Iowa | $39,530 | $33,320 | $48,650 | 200 |
| Southeast Iowa | $39,350 | $36,190 | $48,980 | 310 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $38,740 | $34,980 | $47,800 | 170 |
| Dubuque, IA | $37,710 | $33,500 | $45,060 | 70 |
| Northeast Iowa | $37,030 | $30,050 | $46,360 | 200 |
| Southwest Iowa | $36,400 | $29,210 | $39,310 | 110 |