Printing Press Operators Salary in Montgomery, AL

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

Median annual salary $34,840 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.75
10th percentile $24,600
90th percentile $53,560
Employed locally 250
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,600
    25th
    $30,020
    50th (median)
    $34,840
    75th
    $45,820
    90th
    $53,560

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 44% 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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,450
    Helpers--Production Workers $34,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Montgomery, AL is $16.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Montgomery, AL is 22.9% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,600 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,020.