Printing Press Operators Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,170 +0% vs national
Median hourly $21.72
10th percentile $25,800
90th percentile $57,830
Employed locally 150
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,800
    25th
    $35,400
    50th (median)
    $45,170
    75th
    $48,870
    90th
    $57,830

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,030
    Machinists $55,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $21.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.09 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 0% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $25,800 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,400.