Printing Press Operators Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $37,740 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.14
10th percentile $27,580
90th percentile $51,390
Employed locally 280
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,580
    25th
    $34,650
    50th (median)
    $37,740
    75th
    $45,160
    90th
    $51,390

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 45% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Printing Press Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,620
    Jackson, TN $47,430
    Kansas City, MO-KS $46,750
    Jackson, MS $46,270
    Topeka, KS $46,120
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $45,360

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$57,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$67,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,790
    Machinists$47,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Wichita, KS is $18.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.27 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Wichita, KS is 16.4% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,580 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,650.