Printing Press Operators Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $47,970 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.06
10th percentile $36,180
90th percentile $63,510
Employed locally 1,950
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,180
    25th
    $39,060
    50th (median)
    $47,970
    75th
    $61,710
    90th
    $63,510

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $51,720
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,470
    Kenosha, WI $50,300
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Green Bay, WI $49,750

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,260
    Machinists$53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Milwaukee, WI is $23.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Milwaukee, WI is 6.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,180 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,060.