Printing Press Operators Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,890 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.18
10th percentile $30,450
90th percentile $58,900
Employed locally 410
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,450
    25th
    $36,170
    50th (median)
    $39,890
    75th
    $49,290
    90th
    $58,900

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,960
    Machinists $58,750
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,910
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Northern Indiana is $19.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.49 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Northern Indiana is 11.7% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,450 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,170.