Printing Press Operators Salary in Southern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $36,780 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.68
10th percentile $27,040
90th percentile $57,340
Employed locally 90
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,040
    25th
    $27,760
    50th (median)
    $36,780
    75th
    $45,290
    90th
    $57,340

    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 South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,250
    Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,300
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$46,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southern South Carolina is $17.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southern South Carolina is 18.6% 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 South Carolina?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,040 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,760.