Printing Press Operators Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $38,560 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.54
10th percentile $30,090
90th percentile $51,900
Employed locally 470
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,090
    25th
    $36,210
    50th (median)
    $38,560
    75th
    $46,040
    90th
    $51,900

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 45% 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,620
    Jackson, TN $47,430
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $44,640
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $39,530
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,190
    Morristown, TN $37,230

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,120
    Production Workers, All Other $39,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,370
    Machinists $47,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Knoxville, TN is $18.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Knoxville, TN is 14.6% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,090 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,210.