Printing Press Operators Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $39,310 -13% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $31,060
90th percentile $54,740
Employed locally 40
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,060
    25th
    $34,170
    50th (median)
    $39,310
    75th
    $46,190
    90th
    $54,740

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 37% 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 Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,200
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,990
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $46,460
    Columbus, OH $46,140
    Mansfield, OH $45,460
    Ohio $45,270

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,930
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $83,100
    Food Batchmakers $47,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Lima, OH is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Lima, OH is 13% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,060 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,170.