Printing Press Operators Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $33,790 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.25
10th percentile $24,290
90th percentile $47,060
Employed locally 40
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,290
    25th
    $28,160
    50th (median)
    $33,790
    75th
    $39,670
    90th
    $47,060

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $28,240
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,560
    Machinists $56,840
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,850
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $28,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southwest Louisiana is $16.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southwest Louisiana is 25.2% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,290 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,160.