Printing Press Operators Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $47,630 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.90
10th percentile $34,820
90th percentile $63,980
Employed locally 170
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,820
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $47,630
    75th
    $60,880
    90th
    $63,980

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 33% 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
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,470
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,080
    Paducah, KY-IL $48,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,690
    Decatur, IL $48,690

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,650
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,250
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,490
    Production Workers, All Other $49,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Peoria, IL is $22.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Peoria, IL is 5.5% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,820 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.