Printing Press Operators Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,540 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.38
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $58,280
Employed locally 350
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $40,510
    50th (median)
    $46,540
    75th
    $53,970
    90th
    $58,280

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,670
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,330
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,740
    Machinists$47,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in West Central Illinois is $22.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.71 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in West Central Illinois is 3.1% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,510.