Printing Press Operators Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $42,240 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.31
10th percentile $32,380
90th percentile $63,640
Employed locally 490
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,380
    25th
    $36,610
    50th (median)
    $42,240
    75th
    $48,240
    90th
    $63,640

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 50% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 50% 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
    Harrisonburg, VA $62,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,080
    Winchester, VA-WV $47,800
    Evansville, IN $46,720

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,670
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Richmond, VA is $20.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Richmond, VA is 6.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,380 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,610.