Printing Press Operators Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $46,310 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.26
10th percentile $36,250
90th percentile $63,150
Employed locally 210
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,250
    25th
    $37,340
    50th (median)
    $46,310
    75th
    $54,490
    90th
    $63,150

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$40,750
    Food Batchmakers$34,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southeast Minnesota is $22.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southeast Minnesota is 2.5% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,250 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,340.