Printing Press Operators Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $41,260 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.84
10th percentile $24,710
90th percentile $62,210
Employed locally 170
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,710
    25th
    $34,400
    50th (median)
    $41,260
    75th
    $47,040
    90th
    $62,210

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 34% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Printing Press Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,350
    Wisconsin $47,970
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $47,230
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,320
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $44,360

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,620
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,260
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,530
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Spartanburg, SC is $19.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.46 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Spartanburg, SC is 8.6% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,710 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,400.