Printing Press Operators Salary in Waterbury, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Median annual salary $43,580 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.95
10th percentile $33,870
90th percentile $60,270
Employed locally 200
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,870
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $43,580
    75th
    $50,360
    90th
    $60,270

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 50% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 50% 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
    District of Columbia $115,770
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $50,140
    New Haven, CT $48,840
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $47,230
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $44,030
    Connecticut $43,930

    Related occupations in Waterbury, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,540
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,890
    Machinists $53,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,330
    Tool and Die Makers $73,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Waterbury, CT is $20.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Waterbury, CT is 3.5% 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,870 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.