Printing Press Operators Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $42,320 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.35
10th percentile $34,450
90th percentile $58,800
Employed locally 2,320
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,450
    25th
    $37,940
    50th (median)
    $42,320
    75th
    $46,840
    90th
    $58,800

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $47,020
    Tucson, AZ $39,870
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $39,500

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Phoenix, AZ is $20.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Phoenix, AZ is 6.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,450 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,940.