Printing Press Operators Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,890 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.14
10th percentile $29,200
90th percentile $55,460
Employed locally 280
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,200
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $41,890
    75th
    $49,750
    90th
    $55,460

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,600
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,800
    Machinists $54,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Western North Carolina is $20.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.14 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Western North Carolina is 7.2% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,200 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.