Printing Press Operators Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $38,020 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.28
10th percentile $27,130
90th percentile $54,870
Employed locally 60
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,130
    25th
    $30,170
    50th (median)
    $38,020
    75th
    $46,800
    90th
    $54,870

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 43% 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
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,310
    Waco, TX $44,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $42,400
    Amarillo, TX $40,540
    Longview, TX $39,750

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,210
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,540
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,530
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Killeen, TX is $18.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Killeen, TX is 15.8% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,130 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,170.