Printing Press Operators Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $44,060 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.18
10th percentile $30,820
90th percentile $58,630
Employed locally 30
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,820
    25th
    $34,720
    50th (median)
    $44,060
    75th
    $47,890
    90th
    $58,630

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 21% 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
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $50,550
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $50,140
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $50,080
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,770
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,730

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $55,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,370
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,260
    Bakers $29,530
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Las Cruces, NM is $21.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.19 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Las Cruces, NM is 2.4% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,820 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,720.