Printing Press Operators Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $48,470 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.30
10th percentile $35,910
90th percentile $59,350
Employed locally 160
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,910
    25th
    $38,490
    50th (median)
    $48,470
    75th
    $59,300
    90th
    $59,350

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,220
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $43,760
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,040
    Machinists $50,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southwest Minnesota is $23.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southwest Minnesota is 7.3% above 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,910 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,490.