Printing Press Operators Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $44,050 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.18
10th percentile $29,900
90th percentile $58,950
Employed locally 110
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,900
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $44,050
    75th
    $47,850
    90th
    $58,950

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 31% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $42,400
    Amarillo, TX $40,540
    Longview, TX $39,750
    College Station-Bryan, TX $39,280

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Food Batchmakers $34,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Waco, TX is $21.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Waco, TX is 2.5% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,900 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.