Printing Press Operators Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $48,010 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.08
10th percentile $37,620
90th percentile $68,640
Employed locally 140
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,620
    25th
    $40,230
    50th (median)
    $48,010
    75th
    $60,400
    90th
    $68,640

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 34% 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
    Modesto, CA $55,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $49,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $48,880
    St. Louis, MO-IL $48,070
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $48,010

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,690
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,750
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Jefferson City, MO is $23.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Jefferson City, MO is 6.3% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,620 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,230.