Printing Press Operators Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $46,490 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $38,010
90th percentile $69,730
Employed locally 380
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,010
    25th
    $38,520
    50th (median)
    $46,490
    75th
    $57,600
    90th
    $69,730

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 38% 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
    Rochester, MN $58,820
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    St. Cloud, MN $48,180
    Duluth, MN-WI $47,170
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $45,610
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $44,320

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,270
    Machinists $60,330
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Mankato, MN is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Mankato, MN is 2.9% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,010 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,520.