Printing Press Operators Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $49,730 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.91
10th percentile $34,570
90th percentile $67,520
Employed locally 160
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,570
    25th
    $38,380
    50th (median)
    $49,730
    75th
    $57,820
    90th
    $67,520

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,880
    Food Batchmakers $38,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,420
    Machinists $46,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Northwest Illinois is $23.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Northwest Illinois is 10.1% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,570 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,380.