Printing Press Operators Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $36,400 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $27,410
90th percentile $49,050
Employed locally 30
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,410
    25th
    $30,100
    50th (median)
    $36,400
    75th
    $42,040
    90th
    $49,050

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 33% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $49,010
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $48,010
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $47,250
    Michigan $45,870
    Gainesville, GA $45,220
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $43,960

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,360
    Production Workers, All Other $38,990
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $33,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,890
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Valdosta, GA is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Valdosta, GA is 19.4% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,410 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,100.