Printing Press Operators Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $40,580 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.51
10th percentile $34,050
90th percentile $59,110
Employed locally 130
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,050
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $40,580
    75th
    $47,300
    90th
    $59,110

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,740
    Machinists $60,310
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southwest New York is $19.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southwest New York is 10.1% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,050 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.