Printing Press Operators Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $49,080 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.60
10th percentile $38,680
90th percentile $62,960
Employed locally 1,050
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,680
    25th
    $44,380
    50th (median)
    $49,080
    75th
    $61,150
    90th
    $62,960

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 52% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 48% 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
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $50,760
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $50,620
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $50,550
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,130
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $50,080
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,770

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians$61,410
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Portland, OR-WA is $23.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Portland, OR-WA is 8.7% 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 $38,680 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,380.