Printing Press Operators Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $48,180 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $68,130
Employed locally 180
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $42,040
    50th (median)
    $48,180
    75th
    $57,670
    90th
    $68,130

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 36% 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
    Rochester, MN $58,820
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,230
    Duluth, MN-WI $47,170
    Mankato, MN $46,490
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $45,610
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $44,320

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $50,690
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,910
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $38,160
    Machinists $60,510
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $44,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in St. Cloud, MN is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.19 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in St. Cloud, MN is 6.7% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,040.