Printing Press Operators Salary in South Central Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $48,350 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $35,920
90th percentile $66,950
Employed locally 410
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,920
    25th
    $41,480
    50th (median)
    $48,350
    75th
    $61,980
    90th
    $66,950

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,300
    Food Batchmakers$46,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in South Central Wisconsin is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in South Central Wisconsin is 7.1% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,920 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,480.