Printing Press Operators Salary in Western Washington

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

Median annual salary $41,880 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.14
10th percentile $36,030
90th percentile $51,810
Employed locally 50
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,030
    25th
    $37,510
    50th (median)
    $41,880
    75th
    $45,710
    90th
    $51,810

    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 Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,260
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $51,230
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,720
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $52,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Western Washington is $20.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Western Washington is 7.3% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,030 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,510.