Printing Press Operators Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $46,100 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.17
10th percentile $36,430
90th percentile $62,480
Employed locally 60
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,430
    25th
    $37,750
    50th (median)
    $46,100
    75th
    $49,450
    90th
    $62,480

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 46% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,310
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,130
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,730
    Washington $49,230
    Wausau, WI $49,100

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,270
    Food Batchmakers $47,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,280
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,820
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $63,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Kennewick, WA is $22.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Kennewick, WA is 2.1% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,430 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,750.