Printing Press Operators Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $47,250 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.72
10th percentile $35,240
90th percentile $63,480
Employed locally 180
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,240
    25th
    $39,680
    50th (median)
    $47,250
    75th
    $57,190
    90th
    $63,480

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southern Michigan is $22.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southern Michigan is 4.6% 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 Michigan?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,240 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,680.