Printing Press Operators Salary in Memphis, TN-MS-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Median annual salary $39,190 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.84
10th percentile $32,120
90th percentile $58,050
Employed locally 560
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,120
    25th
    $36,700
    50th (median)
    $39,190
    75th
    $48,910
    90th
    $58,050

    Memphis economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,743 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 39% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $44,640
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $39,530
    Knoxville, TN $38,560
    Morristown, TN $37,230

    Related occupations in Memphis, TN-MS-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,500
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,690
    Production Workers, All Other $37,230
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,530
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is $18.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is 13.2% 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 Memphis?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,120 per year in Memphis, TN-MS-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,700.