Printing Press Operators Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $41,340 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.88
10th percentile $37,290
90th percentile $61,350
Employed locally 1,750
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,290
    25th
    $40,750
    50th (median)
    $41,340
    75th
    $48,450
    90th
    $61,350

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 50% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 50% 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
    New Jersey $51,760
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $51,720
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,470
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $50,140
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,130

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,070
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $45,720
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,220
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,360
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $49,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Omaha, NE-IA is $19.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 8.5% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,290 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,750.