Printing Press Operators Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $39,030 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.77
10th percentile $27,700
90th percentile $53,130
Employed locally 120
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,700
    25th
    $31,790
    50th (median)
    $39,030
    75th
    $43,010
    90th
    $53,130

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,320
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,840
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,010
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southwest Missouri is $18.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southwest Missouri is 13.6% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,700 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,790.