Printing Press Operators Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $34,890 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.77
10th percentile $31,320
90th percentile $53,040
Employed locally 70
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,320
    25th
    $31,320
    50th (median)
    $34,890
    75th
    $44,970
    90th
    $53,040

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,970
    Production Workers, All Other $35,490
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,920
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in South Illinois is $16.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in South Illinois is 22.7% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,320 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,320.