Printing Press Operators Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $45,420 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.84
10th percentile $35,730
90th percentile $61,420
Employed locally 240
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,730
    25th
    $37,020
    50th (median)
    $45,420
    75th
    $50,750
    90th
    $61,420

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,970
    Machinists$50,250
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Northwest Minnesota is $21.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Northwest Minnesota is 0.6% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,730 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,020.