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Printing Press Operators Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Printing Press Operators make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,110
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.2% vs 2024
$48,370
Mean Salary
$46,110
Median Salary
$22.17
Hourly Rate
12,320 people work as Printing Press Operators in California
Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Printing Press Operators in California earn a median salary of $46,110 per year ($3,842/month).
This is 1.1% above the national average of $45,630.
California ranks #20 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay.
Approximately 12,320 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 0.2% 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)
Salary Range: Printing Press Operators in California
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in California range from $36,580 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,910 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,530 and $54,870.
Median $46,110
P10: $36,580P25: $38,530P75: $54,870P90: $63,910
10th
$36,580
25th
$38,530
Median
$46,110
75th
$54,870
90th
$63,910
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,580
$17.59
$3,048
25th Percentile
$38,530
$18.52
$3,210
Median (50th)
$46,110
$22.17
$3,842
75th Percentile
$54,870
$26.38
$4,572
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,910
$30.73
$5,325
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,370 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Printing Press Operators make in California?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in California is $46,110 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,370.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in California?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in California range from $36,580 at the 10th percentile to $63,910 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,530 and $54,870.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in California?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in California typically start around $36,580 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,530 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 12,320 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in California is approximately $22.17 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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