Printing Press Operators Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $38,480 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $34,020
90th percentile $49,920
Employed locally 40
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,020
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $38,480
    75th
    $46,800
    90th
    $49,920

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 46% 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
    Bozeman, MT $44,990
    Helena, MT $43,770
    Binghamton, NY $37,770
    Billings, MT $36,310

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,750
    Bakers $35,690
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $38,420
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,510
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $42,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Missoula, MT is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Missoula, MT is 14.8% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,020 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.