Printing Press Operators Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $37,530 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.04
10th percentile $26,340
90th percentile $53,240
Employed locally 480
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,340
    25th
    $30,810
    50th (median)
    $37,530
    75th
    $48,860
    90th
    $53,240

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 45% 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
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $50,760
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,570
    Roanoke, VA $39,570
    Oklahoma City, OK $35,640
    Oklahoma $35,270
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $34,820

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,710
    Machinists $53,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Tulsa, OK is $18.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Tulsa, OK is 16.9% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $26,340 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,810.