Printing Press Operators Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $42,400 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.38
10th percentile $28,110
90th percentile $58,290
Employed locally 470
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,110
    25th
    $34,250
    50th (median)
    $42,400
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $58,290

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 43% 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
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,310
    Waco, TX $44,050
    Amarillo, TX $40,540
    Longview, TX $39,750
    College Station-Bryan, TX $39,280

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in San Antonio, TX is $20.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.28 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in San Antonio, TX is 6.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,110 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,250.