Printing Press Operators Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,290 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.81
10th percentile $27,770
90th percentile $55,950
Employed locally 60
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,770
    25th
    $35,030
    50th (median)
    $43,290
    75th
    $47,770
    90th
    $55,950

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,150
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,760
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $61,370
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $36,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $20.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.79 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 4.1% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,770 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,030.