Printing Press Operators Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $40,830 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.63
10th percentile $30,350
90th percentile $59,550
Employed locally 160
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,350
    25th
    $35,770
    50th (median)
    $40,830
    75th
    $48,710
    90th
    $59,550

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 36% 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
    Punta Gorda, FL $44,670
    Jacksonville, FL $44,300
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $44,140
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $43,140
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $42,180
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $41,580

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,100
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,210
    Production Workers, All Other $35,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Lakeland, FL is $19.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Lakeland, FL is 9.6% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,350 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,770.