Printing Press Operators Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $28,770 -36.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.83
10th percentile $28,770
90th percentile $53,500
Employed locally 270
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,770
    25th
    $28,770
    50th (median)
    $28,770
    75th
    $35,550
    90th
    $53,500

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,590
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,690
    Sewing Machine Operators $27,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,350
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southeast Missouri is $13.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southeast Missouri is 36.3% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,770 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,770.