Printing Press Operators Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $40,750 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.59
10th percentile $29,030
90th percentile $64,890
Employed locally 250
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,030
    25th
    $34,360
    50th (median)
    $40,750
    75th
    $50,250
    90th
    $64,890

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 26% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,200
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,990
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $46,460
    Columbus, OH $46,140
    Mansfield, OH $45,460
    Ohio $45,270

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,690
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,170
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Youngstown, OH is $19.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Youngstown, OH is 9.8% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,030 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,360.