Printing Press Operators Salary in Jonesboro, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jonesboro, AR

Median annual salary $36,730 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.66
10th percentile $27,610
90th percentile $49,780
Employed locally 40
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,610
    25th
    $30,820
    50th (median)
    $36,730
    75th
    $39,140
    90th
    $49,780

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 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
    Harrisonburg, VA $62,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $50,760
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $50,550
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340

    Related occupations in Jonesboro, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,590
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,570
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,970
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Jonesboro, AR is $17.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Jonesboro, AR is 18.7% 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,610 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,820.