Printing Press Operators Salary in Manhattan, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manhattan, KS

Median annual salary $36,220 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.41
10th percentile $24,790
90th percentile $46,300
Employed locally 60
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,790
    25th
    $24,790
    50th (median)
    $36,220
    75th
    $41,480
    90th
    $46,300

    Manhattan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,096 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,620
    Jackson, TN $47,430
    Kansas City, MO-KS $46,750
    Jackson, MS $46,270
    Topeka, KS $46,120
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $45,360

    Related occupations in Manhattan, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,150
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,000
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,420
    Machinists$50,070
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Manhattan, KS is $17.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Manhattan, KS is 19.8% 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 Manhattan?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,790 per year in Manhattan, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,790.