Printing Press Operators Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,350 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $29,670
90th percentile $51,980
Employed locally 310
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,670
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $39,350
    75th
    $48,980
    90th
    $51,980

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southeast Iowa is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.51 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southeast Iowa is 12.9% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,670 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.