Printing Press Operators Salary in Northern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $39,680 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.08
10th percentile $31,720
90th percentile $50,500
Employed locally 120
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,720
    25th
    $37,450
    50th (median)
    $39,680
    75th
    $47,250
    90th
    $50,500

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,360
    Machinists $48,210
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,480
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Northern Michigan is $19.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Northern Michigan is 12.1% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,720 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,450.