Printing Press Operators Salary in Medford, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Medford, OR

Median annual salary $44,790 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.53
10th percentile $35,880
90th percentile $56,930
Employed locally 80
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,880
    25th
    $37,630
    50th (median)
    $44,790
    75th
    $47,120
    90th
    $56,930

    Medford economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,443 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 37% 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
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $50,760
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $50,620
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $50,550
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,130
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $50,080
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,770

    Related occupations in Medford, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,860
    Food Batchmakers $39,850
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,040
    Bakers $38,460
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Medford, OR is $21.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Medford, OR is 0.8% 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 Medford?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,880 per year in Medford, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,630.