Printing Press Operators Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $40,910 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.67
10th percentile $29,740
90th percentile $52,250
Employed locally 110
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,740
    25th
    $37,070
    50th (median)
    $40,910
    75th
    $46,720
    90th
    $52,250

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 41% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Visalia, CA $50,620
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $50,080
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,730
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $49,240

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,630
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,420
    Production Workers, All Other$48,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Waterloo, IA is $19.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Waterloo, IA is 9.4% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,740 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,070.