Printing Press Operators Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $34,980 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.82
10th percentile $28,600
90th percentile $49,870
Employed locally 30
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,600
    25th
    $30,620
    50th (median)
    $34,980
    75th
    $38,490
    90th
    $49,870

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 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
    Paducah, KY-IL $48,890
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,620
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,990
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $46,250
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $45,760
    Kentucky $45,530

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $57,480
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,140
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,680
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Owensboro, KY is $16.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Owensboro, KY is 22.5% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,600 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,620.