Printing Press Operators Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $39,520 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.00
10th percentile $30,110
90th percentile $54,620
Employed locally 90
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,110
    25th
    $35,950
    50th (median)
    $39,520
    75th
    $45,330
    90th
    $54,620

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,500
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,060
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,390
    Production Workers, All Other $35,220
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Northwest Virginia is $19.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Northwest Virginia 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,110 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,950.