Printing Press Operators Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $46,120 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.17
10th percentile $29,460
90th percentile $61,630
Employed locally 130
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,460
    25th
    $37,250
    50th (median)
    $46,120
    75th
    $56,640
    90th
    $61,630

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 32% 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,620
    Jackson, TN $47,430
    Kansas City, MO-KS $46,750
    Jackson, MS $46,270
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $45,360
    Joplin, MO-KS $45,190

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Food Batchmakers $55,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,960
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Topeka, KS is $22.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Topeka, KS is 2.1% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,460 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,250.