Printing Press Operators Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,200 -35.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.04
10th percentile $21,530
90th percentile $45,090
Employed locally 40
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,530
    25th
    $26,880
    50th (median)
    $29,200
    75th
    $36,400
    90th
    $45,090

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,870
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,460
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $43,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Northwest Alabama is $14.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.68 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Northwest Alabama is 35.3% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $21,530 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,880.