Printing Press Operators Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $50,310 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.19
10th percentile $40,040
90th percentile $72,750
Employed locally 1,200
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,040
    25th
    $46,010
    50th (median)
    $50,310
    75th
    $60,490
    90th
    $72,750

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,130
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,730
    Washington $49,230
    Wausau, WI $49,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,080

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,680
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $53,090
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $94,910
    Machinists $73,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Seattle, WA is $24.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.34 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Seattle, WA is 11.4% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,040 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,010.