Printing Press Operators Salary in Northwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $47,530 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.85
10th percentile $35,470
90th percentile $65,570
Employed locally 70
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,470
    25th
    $37,080
    50th (median)
    $47,530
    75th
    $54,170
    90th
    $65,570

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,950
    Bakers $45,070
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $73,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Northwest Colorado is $22.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Northwest Colorado is 5.2% above 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 Colorado?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,470 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,080.