Printing Press Operators Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $43,120 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.73
10th percentile $30,830
90th percentile $65,440
Employed locally 380
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,830
    25th
    $36,870
    50th (median)
    $43,120
    75th
    $51,810
    90th
    $65,440

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 45% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 55% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,080
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $48,360
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,200
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $48,010

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,640
    Production Workers, All Other $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,490
    Bakers $35,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Raleigh, NC is $20.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Raleigh, NC is 4.5% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,830 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,870.