Printing Press Operators Salary in Northeastern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $38,980 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $20,350
90th percentile $54,380
Employed locally 50
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,350
    25th
    $32,250
    50th (median)
    $38,980
    75th
    $48,560
    90th
    $54,380

    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 South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,760
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,170
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,490
    Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Northeastern South Carolina is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Northeastern South Carolina is 13.7% 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 Northeastern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $20,350 per year in Northeastern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,250.