Printing Press Operators Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $58,820 +30.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.28
10th percentile $36,080
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 100
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,080
    25th
    $46,980
    50th (median)
    $58,820
    75th
    $64,250
    90th
    $74,050

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 34% 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
    Napa, CA $57,010
    Modesto, CA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920

    Nearby metros — Printing Press Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    St. Cloud, MN $48,180
    Duluth, MN-WI $47,170
    Mankato, MN $46,490
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $45,610
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $44,320

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,470
    Machinists $59,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,200
    Production Workers, All Other $39,210
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Rochester, MN is $28.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Rochester, MN is 30.2% above 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,080 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,980.