Printing Press Operators Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $35,320 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.98
10th percentile $23,170
90th percentile $48,530
Employed locally 130
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,170
    25th
    $28,260
    50th (median)
    $35,320
    75th
    $46,060
    90th
    $48,530

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 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
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,310
    Waco, TX $44,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $42,400
    Amarillo, TX $40,540
    Longview, TX $39,750

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $33,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,450
    Bakers $34,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,930
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Lubbock, TX is $16.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Lubbock, TX is 21.8% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,170 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,260.