Printing Press Operators Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $43,160 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.75
10th percentile $33,350
90th percentile $62,650
Employed locally 760
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,350
    25th
    $36,930
    50th (median)
    $43,160
    75th
    $51,160
    90th
    $62,650

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 45% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 55% 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
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $50,140
    Terre Haute, IN $49,880
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,470
    South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $48,410
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,350

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,240
    Production Workers, All Other$40,120
    Bakers$37,100
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Salt Lake City, UT is $20.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.80 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 4.4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,350 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,930.