Printing Press Operators Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $46,590 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $36,940
90th percentile $61,420
Employed locally 90
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,940
    25th
    $40,700
    50th (median)
    $46,590
    75th
    $55,660
    90th
    $61,420

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 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
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $50,760
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $50,620
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $50,550
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,130
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $50,080
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,770

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,390
    Food Batchmakers $35,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Salem, OR is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Salem, OR is 3.2% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,940 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,700.