Printing Press Operators Salary in La Crosse, WI-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN

Median annual salary $44,320 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.31
10th percentile $38,180
90th percentile $65,760
Employed locally 300
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,180
    25th
    $39,400
    50th (median)
    $44,320
    75th
    $50,640
    90th
    $65,760

    La Crosse economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,009 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 38% 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
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $51,720
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,470
    Kenosha, WI $50,300
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Green Bay, WI $49,750

    Related occupations in La Crosse, WI-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Batchmakers $48,230
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,500
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,620
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in La Crosse?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in La Crosse, WI-MN is $21.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.64 or more per hour.

    Is La Crosse above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in La Crosse, WI-MN is 1.9% 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 La Crosse?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,180 per year in La Crosse, WI-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,400.