Printing Press Operators Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $40,400 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.43
10th percentile $32,740
90th percentile $56,380
Employed locally 50
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,740
    25th
    $36,130
    50th (median)
    $40,400
    75th
    $48,240
    90th
    $56,380

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,800
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,610
    Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders $47,160
    Bakers $35,500
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southwest Maine is $19.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southwest Maine is 10.5% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,740 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,130.