Printing Press Operators Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $48,070 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.11
10th percentile $34,710
90th percentile $64,490
Employed locally 1,790
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,710
    25th
    $38,840
    50th (median)
    $48,070
    75th
    $53,760
    90th
    $64,490

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 39% 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
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $48,010
    Jefferson City, MO $48,010

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,210
    Machinists $60,850
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,530
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,780
    Production Workers, All Other $39,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in St. Louis, MO-IL is $23.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 6.4% 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. Louis?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,710 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,840.