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Printing Press Operators Salary in Arkansas

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

How much do Printing Press Operators make in Arkansas?

Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

$46,470
Median Annual Salary
▼ -3.8% vs 2024
$47,640
Mean Salary
$46,470
Median Salary
$22.34
Hourly Rate
1,760 people work as Printing Press Operators in Arkansas

Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Arkansas

BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).

Printing Press Operators salary in Arkansas — 2025 BLS percentilesHorizontal bars showing 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th and 90th percentile annual salaries for Printing Press Operators in Arkansas.10thBottom 10% earn less than $28,540$28,54025th25% earn less than $37,960$37,960MedianHalf earn more than $46,470$46,47075th75% earn less than $58,240$58,24090thTop 10% earn more than $64,060$64,060

Printing Press Operators in Arkansas earn a median salary of $46,470 per year ($3,872/month). This is 1.8% above the national average of $45,630. Arkansas ranks #15 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay. Approximately 1,760 people work in this occupation across Arkansas. Salaries decreased by 3.8% 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)

Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

Salary Range: Printing Press Operators in Arkansas

Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Arkansas range from $28,540 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $64,060 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,960 and $58,240.

Median $46,470
P10: $28,540 P25: $37,960 P75: $58,240 P90: $64,060
10th
$28,540
25th
$37,960
Median
$46,470
75th
$58,240
90th
$64,060
Percentile Annual Salary Hourly Rate Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level) $28,540 $13.72 $2,378
25th Percentile $37,960 $18.25 $3,163
Median (50th) $46,470 $22.34 $3,872
75th Percentile $58,240 $28.00 $4,853
90th Percentile (Experienced) $64,060 $30.80 $5,338

Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,640 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.

📊 How Does This Compare?

#15
Arkansas ranks #15 of 51 states
$45,630
National avg. for Printing Press Operators
+1.8%
vs. national average
Near Average

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Printing Press Operators Salary by State

Compare Printing Press Operators pay across states — sorted by highest median salary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Printing Press Operators make in Arkansas?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Arkansas is $46,470 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,640.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Arkansas?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Arkansas range from $28,540 at the 10th percentile to $64,060 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,960 and $58,240.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Arkansas?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Arkansas typically start around $28,540 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,960 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Arkansas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,760 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Arkansas.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Arkansas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Arkansas is approximately $22.34 per hour.

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Data Source & Methodology

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.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS

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