Printing Press Operators Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $39,570 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.03
10th percentile $30,880
90th percentile $57,940
Employed locally 140
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,880
    25th
    $34,510
    50th (median)
    $39,570
    75th
    $52,540
    90th
    $57,940

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 41% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Roanoke, VA is $19.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Roanoke, VA is 12.4% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,880 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,510.