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Printing Press Operators Salary in Alabama
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Alabama?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$36,670
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.8% vs 2024
$38,700
Mean Salary
$36,670
Median Salary
$17.63
Hourly Rate
2,160 people work as Printing Press Operators in Alabama
Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Alabama
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Printing Press Operators in Alabama earn a median salary of $36,670 per year ($3,055/month).
This is 19.6% below the national average of $45,630.
Alabama ranks #51 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay.
Approximately 2,160 people work in this occupation across Alabama.
Salaries increased by 4.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Printing Press Operators
Set up and operate digital, letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, or other printing machines. Includes short-run offset printing presses.
Top Skills
Quality Control Analysis
3.88
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Monitoring
3.25
Operation and Control
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.83
Production and Processing
3.66
Customer and Personal Service
2.86
English Language
2.8
Computers and Electronics
2.75
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(73.2% of workers)
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Alabama range from $24,260 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $55,830 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $29,760 and $45,110.
Median $36,670
P10: $24,260P25: $29,760P75: $45,110P90: $55,830
10th
$24,260
25th
$29,760
Median
$36,670
75th
$45,110
90th
$55,830
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$24,260
$11.66
$2,021
25th Percentile
$29,760
$14.31
$2,480
Median (50th)
$36,670
$17.63
$3,055
75th Percentile
$45,110
$21.69
$3,759
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$55,830
$26.84
$4,652
Note: The mean (average) salary of $38,700 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Alabama?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Alabama is $36,670 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $38,700.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Alabama?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Alabama range from $24,260 at the 10th percentile to $55,830 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $29,760 and $45,110.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Alabama?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Alabama typically start around $24,260 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $29,760 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Alabama?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,160 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Alabama.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Alabama?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Alabama is approximately $17.63 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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