Printing Press Operators Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $33,870 -25% vs national
Median hourly $16.28
10th percentile $25,690
90th percentile $47,700
Employed locally 110
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,690
    25th
    $28,380
    50th (median)
    $33,870
    75th
    $37,740
    90th
    $47,700

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 42% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Visalia, CA $50,620
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $49,240

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,210
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,470
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $64,660
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $82,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Mobile, AL is $16.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Mobile, AL is 25% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $25,690 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,380.