Printing Press Operators Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $39,870 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.17
10th percentile $32,970
90th percentile $55,340
Employed locally 260
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,970
    25th
    $36,140
    50th (median)
    $39,870
    75th
    $45,930
    90th
    $55,340

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 41% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $47,020
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $42,320
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $39,500

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,410
    Machinists $58,380
    Bakers $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Tucson, AZ is $19.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Tucson, AZ is 11.7% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,970 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,140.