Printing Press Operators Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $35,970 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.29
10th percentile $28,420
90th percentile $54,180
Employed locally 70
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,420
    25th
    $29,970
    50th (median)
    $35,970
    75th
    $39,660
    90th
    $54,180

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,470
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,890
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $36,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southwest Virginia is $17.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southwest Virginia is 20.3% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,420 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,970.