Printing Press Operators Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $43,020 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.68
10th percentile $29,570
90th percentile $62,460
Employed locally 320
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,570
    25th
    $35,990
    50th (median)
    $43,020
    75th
    $55,380
    90th
    $62,460

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 45% 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
    Napa, CA $57,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Paducah, KY-IL $48,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,690
    Gettysburg, PA $48,620
    Lancaster, PA $47,580

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,230
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $52,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Reading, PA is $20.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Reading, PA is 4.7% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,570 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,990.