Printing Press Operators Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $44,640 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.46
10th percentile $34,330
90th percentile $58,650
Employed locally 1,200
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,330
    25th
    $37,890
    50th (median)
    $44,640
    75th
    $50,400
    90th
    $58,650

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,620
    Jackson, TN $47,430
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $39,530
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,190
    Knoxville, TN $38,560
    Morristown, TN $37,230

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,090
    Production Workers, All Other $39,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,790
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,660
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Nashville, TN is $21.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Nashville, TN is 1.2% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,330 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,890.