Printing Press Operators Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $38,640 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $31,450
90th percentile $52,150
Employed locally 1,580
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,450
    25th
    $35,350
    50th (median)
    $38,640
    75th
    $45,510
    90th
    $52,150

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 46% 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
    Punta Gorda, FL $44,670
    Jacksonville, FL $44,300
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $44,140
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $43,140
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $42,180
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $41,580

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Tampa, FL is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Tampa, FL is 14.4% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,450 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,350.