Printing Press Operators Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $47,020 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $61,410
Employed locally 210
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $42,290
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $60,360
    90th
    $61,410

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 33% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $50,760
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $50,080
    Minnesota $49,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,690
    Bloomington, IL $48,520

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,700
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,050
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $48,010
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $41,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Kalamazoo, MI is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 4.1% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,290.