Printing Press Operators Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $45,650 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $36,170
90th percentile $60,410
Employed locally 70
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,170
    25th
    $38,270
    50th (median)
    $45,650
    75th
    $57,520
    90th
    $60,410

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 49% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 51% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,280
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,100
    Bakers $38,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in San Luis Obispo, CA is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 1.1% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,170 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,270.