Printing Press Operators Salary in West Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $36,650 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.62
10th percentile $27,730
90th percentile $49,990
Employed locally 80
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,730
    25th
    $29,860
    50th (median)
    $36,650
    75th
    $45,270
    90th
    $49,990

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,640
    Production Workers, All Other$37,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,320
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,530
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in West Tennessee is $17.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in West Tennessee is 18.8% 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 Tennessee?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,730 per year in West Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,860.