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Printing Press Operators Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$42,950
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.5% vs 2024
$44,830
Mean Salary
$42,950
Median Salary
$20.65
Hourly Rate
2,400 people work as Printing Press Operators in Arizona
Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Printing Press Operators in Arizona earn a median salary of $42,950 per year ($3,579/month).
This is 5.9% below the national average of $45,630.
Arizona ranks #33 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay.
Approximately 2,400 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 2.5% 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 Arizona range from $35,800 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,700 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,420 and $48,530.
Median $42,950
P10: $35,800P25: $38,420P75: $48,530P90: $60,700
10th
$35,800
25th
$38,420
Median
$42,950
75th
$48,530
90th
$60,700
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,800
$17.21
$2,983
25th Percentile
$38,420
$18.47
$3,201
Median (50th)
$42,950
$20.65
$3,579
75th Percentile
$48,530
$23.33
$4,044
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,700
$29.18
$5,058
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,830 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Arizona is $42,950 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,830.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Arizona?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Arizona range from $35,800 at the 10th percentile to $60,700 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,420 and $48,530.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Arizona?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Arizona typically start around $35,800 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,420 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,400 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Arizona is approximately $20.65 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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