Printing Press Operators Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,070 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.82
10th percentile $24,660
90th percentile $50,660
Employed locally 630
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,660
    25th
    $26,770
    50th (median)
    $37,070
    75th
    $46,100
    90th
    $50,660

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Kansas is $17.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Kansas is 17.9% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,660 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,770.