Printing Press Operators Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $43,000 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.68
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $73,690
Employed locally 40
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $38,320
    50th (median)
    $43,000
    75th
    $55,040
    90th
    $73,690

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 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
    Harrisonburg, VA $62,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,080
    Winchester, VA-WV $47,800
    Evansville, IN $46,720

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $52,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,060
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $62,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,780
    Machinists $56,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Staunton, VA is $20.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Staunton, VA is 4.8% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,320.