Printing Press Operators Salary in Johnstown, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnstown, PA

Median annual salary $35,810 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.22
10th percentile $24,440
90th percentile $62,080
Employed locally 30
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,440
    25th
    $26,670
    50th (median)
    $35,810
    75th
    $42,750
    90th
    $62,080

    Johnstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,292 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 36% 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
    Napa, CA $57,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Paducah, KY-IL $48,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,690
    Gettysburg, PA $48,620
    Lancaster, PA $47,580

    Related occupations in Johnstown, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,230
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,640
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,540
    Machinists $49,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Johnstown, PA is $17.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Johnstown, PA is 20.7% 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 Johnstown?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,440 per year in Johnstown, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,670.