Printing Press Operators Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $36,820 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $29,230
90th percentile $57,550
Employed locally 70
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,230
    25th
    $34,990
    50th (median)
    $36,820
    75th
    $45,190
    90th
    $57,550

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 49% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 51% 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
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,470
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,080
    Paducah, KY-IL $48,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,690
    Decatur, IL $48,690

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,800
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,270
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,940
    Bakers $34,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Springfield, IL is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Springfield, IL is 18.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,230 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,990.