Printing Press Operators Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $46,270 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $29,570
90th percentile $51,350
Employed locally 250
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,570
    25th
    $35,460
    50th (median)
    $46,270
    75th
    $51,240
    90th
    $51,350

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 24% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $42,680
    Williamsport, PA $41,590
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,190
    Hattiesburg, MS $28,850

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $55,980
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $34,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020
    Helpers--Production Workers $31,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $34,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Jackson, MS is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Jackson, MS is 2.5% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,570 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,460.