Printing Press Operators Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $47,800 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $37,320
90th percentile $72,710
Employed locally 690
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,320
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $60,430
    90th
    $72,710

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 44% 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
    District of Columbia $115,770
    Harrisonburg, VA $62,100
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Springfield, MA $52,060
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,140

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,210
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Providence, RI-MA is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Providence, RI-MA is 5.8% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,320 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.