Printing Press Operators Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH

Median annual salary $40,620 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.53
10th percentile $28,220
90th percentile $49,280
Employed locally 30
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,220
    25th
    $35,590
    50th (median)
    $40,620
    75th
    $49,280
    90th
    $49,280

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 29% 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
    Winchester, VA-WV $47,800
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $46,990
    Charleston, WV $36,050
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $35,540

    Related occupations in Weirton, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $63,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,600
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,950
    Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $59,320
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Weirton, WV-OH is $19.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Weirton, WV-OH is 10.1% 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,220 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,590.