Printing Press Operators Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $38,840 -14% vs national
Median hourly $18.67
10th percentile $35,430
90th percentile $51,810
Employed locally 60
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,430
    25th
    $36,670
    50th (median)
    $38,840
    75th
    $45,410
    90th
    $51,810

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,180
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,460
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,360
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35,120
    Bakers$37,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southwest Colorado is $18.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southwest Colorado is 14% 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 Colorado?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,430 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,670.