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Printing Press Operators Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,260
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.0% vs 2024
$48,590
Mean Salary
$46,260
Median Salary
$22.24
Hourly Rate
9,550 people work as Printing Press Operators in Illinois
Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Printing Press Operators in Illinois earn a median salary of $46,260 per year ($3,855/month).
This is 1.4% above the national average of $45,630.
Illinois ranks #18 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay.
Approximately 9,550 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries decreased by 2.0% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Illinois range from $31,450 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $66,250 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,470 and $59,170.
Median $46,260
P10: $31,450P25: $36,470P75: $59,170P90: $66,250
10th
$31,450
25th
$36,470
Median
$46,260
75th
$59,170
90th
$66,250
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,450
$15.12
$2,620
25th Percentile
$36,470
$17.53
$3,039
Median (50th)
$46,260
$22.24
$3,855
75th Percentile
$59,170
$28.45
$4,930
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$66,250
$31.85
$5,520
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,590 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Illinois is $46,260 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,590.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Illinois?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Illinois range from $31,450 at the 10th percentile to $66,250 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,470 and $59,170.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Illinois?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Illinois typically start around $31,450 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,470 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 9,550 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Illinois is approximately $22.24 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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