Printing Press Operators Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $44,990 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.63
10th percentile $36,260
90th percentile $61,990
Employed locally 950
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,260
    25th
    $37,920
    50th (median)
    $44,990
    75th
    $57,400
    90th
    $61,990

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 44% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 56% 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
    Napa, CA $57,010
    Modesto, CA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Visalia, CA $50,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,140

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in San Diego, CA is $21.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in San Diego, CA is 0.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,260 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,920.