Printing Press Operators Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $40,580 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.51
10th percentile $36,680
90th percentile $57,830
Employed locally 520
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,680
    25th
    $40,580
    50th (median)
    $40,580
    75th
    $48,370
    90th
    $57,830

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 41% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $46,750
    Jackson, MS $46,270
    Topeka, KS $46,120
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $45,360

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,850
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,540
    Prepress Technicians and Workers$48,660
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Lawrence, KS is $19.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Lawrence, KS is 10.1% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,680 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,580.