Printing Press Operators Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $48,470 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.30
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $58,220
Employed locally 40
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $36,680
    50th (median)
    $48,470
    75th
    $58,220
    90th
    $58,220

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,310
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,130
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,730
    Washington $49,230
    Wausau, WI $49,100

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,100
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $62,470
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,000
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,800
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,720
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Walla Walla, WA is $23.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Walla Walla, WA is 7.3% above 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,680.