Printing Press Operators Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,050 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $32,320
90th percentile $66,100
Employed locally 270
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,320
    25th
    $36,970
    50th (median)
    $47,050
    75th
    $50,860
    90th
    $66,100

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,490
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $35,570
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,330
    Machinists $47,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southern Indiana is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.68 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southern Indiana is 4.2% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,320 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,970.