Printing Press Operators Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $36,400 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $27,670
90th percentile $46,670
Employed locally 110
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,670
    25th
    $29,210
    50th (median)
    $36,400
    75th
    $39,310
    90th
    $46,670

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,230
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $43,810
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $45,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southwest Iowa is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southwest Iowa is 19.4% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,670 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,210.