Printing Press Operators Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $45,440 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.85
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $57,870
Employed locally 170
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $41,220
    50th (median)
    $45,440
    75th
    $48,980
    90th
    $57,870

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 51% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 49% 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
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $50,550
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $50,140
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $50,080
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,770
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,730

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,330
    Machinists $63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,020
    Bakers $38,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Portland, ME is $21.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Portland, ME is 0.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,220.