Printing Press Operators Salary in Lincoln, NE

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lincoln, NE

Median annual salary $41,740 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.07
10th percentile $30,980
90th percentile $58,500
Employed locally 140
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,980
    25th
    $36,260
    50th (median)
    $41,740
    75th
    $47,700
    90th
    $58,500

    Lincoln economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,095 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 43% 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
    New Jersey $51,760
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $51,720
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,470
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $50,140
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,130

    Related occupations in Lincoln, NE

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,520
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $43,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,450
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $37,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Lincoln, NE is $20.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Lincoln, NE is 7.6% 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 Lincoln?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,980 per year in Lincoln, NE. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,260.