Printing Press Operators Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,030 -18% vs national
Median hourly $17.80
10th percentile $29,180
90th percentile $53,670
Employed locally 200
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,180
    25th
    $30,050
    50th (median)
    $37,030
    75th
    $46,360
    90th
    $53,670

    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 Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,140
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Northeast Iowa is $17.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.67 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Northeast Iowa is 18% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,180 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,050.