Printing Press Operators Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $33,440 -26% vs national
Median hourly $16.08
10th percentile $25,130
90th percentile $48,570
Employed locally 60
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,130
    25th
    $27,890
    50th (median)
    $33,440
    75th
    $37,470
    90th
    $48,570

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 40% 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,620
    Jackson, TN $47,430
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $44,640
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $39,530
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,190
    Knoxville, TN $38,560

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,650
    Production Workers, All Other$41,170
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,390
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,820
    Machinists$47,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Johnson City, TN is $16.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Johnson City, TN is 26% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $25,130 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,890.