Printing Press Operators Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $49,730 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.91
10th percentile $38,700
90th percentile $68,230
Employed locally 60
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,700
    25th
    $45,030
    50th (median)
    $49,730
    75th
    $60,510
    90th
    $68,230

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 53% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 47% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,310
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,130
    Washington $49,230
    Wausau, WI $49,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,080

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55,230
    Bakers$44,270
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Olympia, WA is $23.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.04 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Olympia, WA is 10.1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,700 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,030.