Printing Press Operators Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $42,380 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.37
10th percentile $28,540
90th percentile $54,720
Employed locally 70
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,540
    25th
    $33,700
    50th (median)
    $42,380
    75th
    $45,320
    90th
    $54,720

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 78% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 22% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,730
    Maryland $49,450
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $49,220

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $47,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,150
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,520
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $27,990
    Machinists $58,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Shreveport, LA is $20.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Shreveport, LA is 6.2% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,540 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,700.