Printing Press Operators Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $51,720 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.87
10th percentile $35,760
90th percentile $70,520
Employed locally 620
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,760
    25th
    $45,950
    50th (median)
    $51,720
    75th
    $63,010
    90th
    $70,520

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 29% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,470
    Kenosha, WI $50,300
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Green Bay, WI $49,750
    Wausau, WI $49,100

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $55,460
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $54,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,040
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Oshkosh, WI is $24.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Oshkosh, WI is 14.5% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,760 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,950.