Printing Press Operators Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $49,090 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.60
10th percentile $37,960
90th percentile $60,410
Employed locally 90
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,960
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $49,090
    75th
    $49,090
    90th
    $60,410

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 25% 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
    Napa, CA $57,010
    Modesto, CA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Visalia, CA $50,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,140

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $38,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,730
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,070
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,110
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Merced, CA is $23.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Merced, CA is 8.7% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,960 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.