Printing Press Operators Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $37,600 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $23,290
90th percentile $51,190
Employed locally 170
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,290
    25th
    $31,630
    50th (median)
    $37,600
    75th
    $46,640
    90th
    $51,190

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 40% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,730
    Maryland $49,450
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $49,220

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $105,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $60,480
    Production Workers, All Other $44,560
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $78,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in New Orleans, LA is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.33 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in New Orleans, LA is 16.7% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,290 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,630.