Printing Press Operators Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $41,660 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.03
10th percentile $32,630
90th percentile $60,260
Employed locally 110
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,630
    25th
    $35,370
    50th (median)
    $41,660
    75th
    $50,170
    90th
    $60,260

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,230
    Machinists $43,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southern Ohio is $20.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southern Ohio is 7.8% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,630 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,370.