Printing Press Operators Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $46,180 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.20
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $60,690
Employed locally 90
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $38,470
    50th (median)
    $46,180
    75th
    $51,910
    90th
    $60,690

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 32% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,310
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,130
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,730
    Washington $49,230
    Wausau, WI $49,100

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,910
    Food Batchmakers$45,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Yakima, WA is $22.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Yakima, WA is 2.3% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,470.