Printing Press Operators Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $48,890 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.51
10th percentile $35,390
90th percentile $64,970
Employed locally 170
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,390
    25th
    $38,180
    50th (median)
    $48,890
    75th
    $57,450
    90th
    $64,970

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 52% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 48% 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
    Springfield, MA $52,060
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $50,620
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,310
    Maryland $49,450
    Massachusetts $49,230

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,200
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,650
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,160
    Machinists $60,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Worcester, MA is $23.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Worcester, MA is 8.3% above 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,390 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,180.