Printing Press Operators Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $33,780 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.24
10th percentile $24,130
90th percentile $48,410
Employed locally 50
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,130
    25th
    $29,480
    50th (median)
    $33,780
    75th
    $43,800
    90th
    $48,410

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 47% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 53% 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
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,310
    Waco, TX $44,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $42,400
    Amarillo, TX $40,540
    Longview, TX $39,750

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $43,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,060
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $31,960
    Bakers $27,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Tyler, TX is $16.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Tyler, TX is 25.2% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,130 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,480.