Printing Press Operators Salary in Springfield, MA

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

Median annual salary $52,060 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.03
10th percentile $36,780
90th percentile $67,720
Employed locally 280
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,780
    25th
    $43,370
    50th (median)
    $52,060
    75th
    $58,690
    90th
    $67,720

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 26% 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
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $50,620
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,310
    Maryland $49,450
    Massachusetts $49,230
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,140

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,980
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,200
    Machinists $60,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $61,600
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Springfield, MA is $25.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Springfield, MA is 15.3% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,780 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,370.