Printing Press Operators
SOC code 51-5112 · Production Occupations
National employment
144,260
Mean annual wage
$47,360
Mean hourly wage
$22.77
Median annual wage
$45,780
Median hourly wage
$22.01
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,330 | $16.03 |
| 25th percentile | $37,390 | $17.98 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $45,780 | $22.01 |
| 75th percentile | $55,740 | $26.80 |
| 90th percentile | $63,520 | $30.54 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Production Occupations
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-9041$45,760/yr
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 51-4199$45,950/yr
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 51-9195$46,170/yr
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4031$46,330/yr
- Upholsterers 51-6093$46,340/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.