Printing Press Operators Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $45,550 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $66,670
Employed locally 70
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $38,870
    50th (median)
    $45,550
    75th
    $56,780
    90th
    $66,670

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 42% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 58% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,680
    Bakers $38,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,570
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Santa Cruz, CA is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.97 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 0.9% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,870.