Printing Press Operators Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $40,040 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.25
10th percentile $30,250
90th percentile $60,030
Employed locally 240
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,250
    25th
    $36,210
    50th (median)
    $40,040
    75th
    $47,170
    90th
    $60,030

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 35% 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
    Modesto, CA $55,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,590
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $49,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $48,880
    St. Louis, MO-IL $48,070
    Jefferson City, MO $48,010

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,940
    Production Workers, All Other $37,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Springfield, MO is $19.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Springfield, MO is 11.3% 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 $30,250 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,210.