Printing Press Operators Salary in South Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $40,350 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.40
10th percentile $30,640
90th percentile $52,770
Employed locally 240
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,640
    25th
    $34,180
    50th (median)
    $40,350
    75th
    $47,610
    90th
    $52,770

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,920
    Production Workers, All Other$41,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,220
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$55,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in South Central Tennessee is $19.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in South Central Tennessee is 10.7% 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 Tennessee?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,640 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,180.