Printing Press Operators Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $38,990 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $27,670
90th percentile $58,420
Employed locally 100
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,670
    25th
    $35,190
    50th (median)
    $38,990
    75th
    $47,690
    90th
    $58,420

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,000
    Food Batchmakers$45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Western Wisconsin is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Western Wisconsin is 13.7% 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,670 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,190.