Printing Press Operators Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $43,060 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.70
10th percentile $35,450
90th percentile $64,060
Employed locally 1,010
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,450
    25th
    $35,720
    50th (median)
    $43,060
    75th
    $56,080
    90th
    $64,060

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 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
    Napa, CA $57,010
    Modesto, CA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Visalia, CA $50,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,140

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,290
    Production Workers, All Other$37,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,620
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Riverside, CA is $20.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Riverside, CA 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,450 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,720.