Printing Press Operators Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $47,530 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.85
10th percentile $35,630
90th percentile $65,130
Employed locally 620
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,630
    25th
    $39,900
    50th (median)
    $47,530
    75th
    $58,710
    90th
    $65,130

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 45% 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
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $51,720
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,470
    Kenosha, WI $50,300
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Green Bay, WI $49,750

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,380
    Food Batchmakers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,700
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Madison, WI is $22.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Madison, WI is 5.2% above 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,630 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,900.