Printing Press Operators Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $51,760 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.88
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $70,590
Employed locally 180
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $43,420
    50th (median)
    $51,760
    75th
    $59,300
    90th
    $70,590

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,130
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $49,220
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,690
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $46,620

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,160
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $54,400
    Bakers $36,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Trenton, NJ is $24.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Trenton, NJ is 14.6% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,420.