Printing Press Operators Salary in West Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $36,420 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.51
10th percentile $24,420
90th percentile $50,220
Employed locally 90
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,420
    25th
    $28,300
    50th (median)
    $36,420
    75th
    $41,670
    90th
    $50,220

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $60,000
    Machinists $47,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in West Kentucky is $17.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in West Kentucky is 19.4% 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 West Kentucky?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,420 per year in West Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,300.