Printing Press Operators Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $35,840 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.23
10th percentile $26,910
90th percentile $50,720
Employed locally 50
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,910
    25th
    $31,660
    50th (median)
    $35,840
    75th
    $42,760
    90th
    $50,720

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 39% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $50,760
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $50,080
    Minnesota $49,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,690
    Bloomington, IL $48,520

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,090
    Machinists $50,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,030
    Tool and Die Makers $63,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Saginaw, MI is $17.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Saginaw, MI is 20.6% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $26,910 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,660.