Printing Press Operators Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $39,530 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.00
10th percentile $29,240
90th percentile $52,680
Employed locally 200
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,240
    25th
    $33,320
    50th (median)
    $39,530
    75th
    $48,650
    90th
    $52,680

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,550
    Food Batchmakers $49,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,600
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $41,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Northwest Iowa is $19.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Northwest Iowa is 12.5% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,240 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,320.