Printing Press Operators Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,370 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $21,870
90th percentile $63,940
Employed locally 70
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,870
    25th
    $26,940
    50th (median)
    $35,370
    75th
    $44,830
    90th
    $63,940

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,360
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $30,270
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,440
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $43,800
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southwest Alabama is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.71 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southwest Alabama is 21.7% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $21,870 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,940.