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Printing Press Operators Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,860
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.2% vs 2024
$49,120
Mean Salary
$47,860
Median Salary
$23.01
Hourly Rate
1,830 people work as Printing Press Operators in Colorado
Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Printing Press Operators in Colorado earn a median salary of $47,860 per year ($3,988/month).
This is 4.9% above the national average of $45,630.
Colorado ranks #9 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay.
Approximately 1,830 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries increased by 1.2% 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 Colorado
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Colorado range from $37,400 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,270 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,520 and $52,250.
Median $47,860
P10: $37,400P25: $40,520P75: $52,250P90: $63,270
10th
$37,400
25th
$40,520
Median
$47,860
75th
$52,250
90th
$63,270
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,400
$17.98
$3,116
25th Percentile
$40,520
$19.48
$3,376
Median (50th)
$47,860
$23.01
$3,988
75th Percentile
$52,250
$25.12
$4,354
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,270
$30.42
$5,272
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,120 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Colorado?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Colorado is $47,860 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,120.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Colorado?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Colorado range from $37,400 at the 10th percentile to $63,270 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,520 and $52,250.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Colorado?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Colorado typically start around $37,400 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,520 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,830 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Colorado is approximately $23.01 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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