Printing Press Operators Salary in North Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,280 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.00
10th percentile $28,370
90th percentile $50,970
Employed locally 70
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,370
    25th
    $28,660
    50th (median)
    $33,280
    75th
    $44,060
    90th
    $50,970

    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

    Related occupations in North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,100
    Production Workers, All Other $37,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,430
    Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in North Central Tennessee is $16.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.64 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in North Central Tennessee is 26.3% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,370 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,660.