Printing Press Operators Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $38,190 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.36
10th percentile $30,110
90th percentile $57,310
Employed locally 50
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,110
    25th
    $34,480
    50th (median)
    $38,190
    75th
    $48,150
    90th
    $57,310

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 33% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Springfield, MA $52,060
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Terre Haute, IN $49,880
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,730

    Related occupations in Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,350
    Machinists $43,790
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,850
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,300
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Muncie, IN is $18.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Muncie, IN is 15.4% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,110 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,480.