Printing Press Operators Salary in South Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,060 -31.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.93
10th percentile $22,460
90th percentile $41,700
Employed locally 70
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,460
    25th
    $29,430
    50th (median)
    $31,060
    75th
    $36,020
    90th
    $41,700

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,390
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,650
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in South Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in South Central Kentucky is $14.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.01 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Kentucky above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in South Central Kentucky is 31.2% 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 South Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $22,460 per year in South Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,430.