Printing Press Operators Salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,110 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.32
10th percentile $22,150
90th percentile $50,890
Employed locally 180
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,150
    25th
    $28,400
    50th (median)
    $38,110
    75th
    $46,230
    90th
    $50,890

    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 Northwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,420
    Machinists$48,500
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,990
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48,310
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Northwestern Pennsylvania is $18.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.80 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania is 15.6% 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $22,150 per year in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,400.