Printing Press Operators Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $45,570 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.91
10th percentile $35,520
90th percentile $62,410
Employed locally 180
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,520
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $45,570
    75th
    $57,910
    90th
    $62,410

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 37% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,310
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,130
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,730
    Washington $49,230
    Wausau, WI $49,100

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,960
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,850
    Machinists $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Spokane, WA is $21.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Spokane, WA is 0.9% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,520 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.