Printing Press Operators Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $38,080 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.31
10th percentile $31,180
90th percentile $50,630
Employed locally 60
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,180
    25th
    $32,200
    50th (median)
    $38,080
    75th
    $45,300
    90th
    $50,630

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 34% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $49,010
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $48,010
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $47,250
    Michigan $45,870
    Gainesville, GA $45,220
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $43,960

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $40,120
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,440
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,500
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,510
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Macon, GA is $18.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Macon, GA is 15.7% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,180 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,200.