Printing Press Operators Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $35,640 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.14
10th percentile $24,050
90th percentile $48,890
Employed locally 510
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,050
    25th
    $29,280
    50th (median)
    $35,640
    75th
    $42,620
    90th
    $48,890

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 51% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 49% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Printing Press Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $50,760
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,570
    Roanoke, VA $39,570
    Tulsa, OK $37,530
    Oklahoma $35,270
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $34,820

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,040
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,530
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,460
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27,910
    Machinists$57,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Oklahoma City, OK is $17.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.14 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 21.1% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,050 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,280.