Printing Press Operators Hourly Wage in Massachusetts (2024)

The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts is $23.27/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Massachusetts hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.61
/hour
Median (P50)
$23.27
/hour
Senior (P90)
$30.87
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$48,410
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Massachusetts vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.61
National: $14.74
+19.5%
Median (P50)
$23.27
National: $20.41
+14.0%
Senior (P90)
$30.87
National: $29.28
+5.4%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $17.61 $704 $3052 $36,630
Q1 (P25) $20.28 $811 $3515 $42,180
Median (P50) $23.27 $931 $4034 $48,410
Q3 (P75) $28.33 $1133 $4910 $58,920
Senior (P90) $30.87 $1235 $5351 $64,210

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Printing Press Operators

#1
$53.34
$53.34/hr
+161.3%
#2
$23.27
$23.27/hr
+14.0%
#3
$22.87
$22.87/hr
+12.1%
#4
$22.79
$22.79/hr
+11.7%
#5
$22.79
$22.79/hr
+11.7%
#6
$22.7
$22.7/hr
+11.2%
#7
$22.57
$22.57/hr
+10.6%
#8
$22.56
$22.56/hr
+10.5%
#9
$22.53
$22.53/hr
+10.4%
#10
$22.23
$22.23/hr
+8.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts?

The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts is $23.27/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $48,410.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Massachusetts Printing Press Operators hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts is $23.27/hr compared to the national average of $20.41/hr — higher by $2.86/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts?

Entry-level Printing Press Operators professionals in Massachusetts earn approximately $17.61/hour (10th percentile), which equals $36,630.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $30.87/hour.

How much does a senior Printing Press Operators make per hour in Massachusetts?

Senior-level Printing Press Operators professionals in Massachusetts (90th percentile) earn approximately $30.87/hour, or $64,210.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Printing Press Operators (SOC 515112) in Massachusetts.

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