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Printing Press Operators Salary in Maine

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

How much do Printing Press Operators make in Maine?

Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

$47,430
Median Annual Salary
▲ +6.4% vs 2024
$48,770
Mean Salary
$47,430
Median Salary
$22.80
Hourly Rate
300 people work as Printing Press Operators in Maine

Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Maine

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

Printing Press Operators salary in Maine — 2025 BLS percentilesHorizontal bars showing 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th and 90th percentile annual salaries for Printing Press Operators in Maine.10thBottom 10% earn less than $37,710$37,71025th25% earn less than $41,270$41,270MedianHalf earn more than $47,430$47,43075th75% earn less than $57,620$57,62090thTop 10% earn more than $62,150$62,150

Printing Press Operators in Maine earn a median salary of $47,430 per year ($3,952/month). This is 3.9% above the national average of $45,630. Maine ranks #12 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay. Approximately 300 people work in this occupation across Maine. Salaries increased by 6.4% 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 Maine

Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Maine range from $37,710 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,150 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,270 and $57,620.

Median $47,430
P10: $37,710 P25: $41,270 P75: $57,620 P90: $62,150
10th
$37,710
25th
$41,270
Median
$47,430
75th
$57,620
90th
$62,150
Percentile Annual Salary Hourly Rate Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level) $37,710 $18.13 $3,142
25th Percentile $41,270 $19.84 $3,439
Median (50th) $47,430 $22.80 $3,952
75th Percentile $57,620 $27.70 $4,801
90th Percentile (Experienced) $62,150 $29.88 $5,179

Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,770 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.

📊 How Does This Compare?

#12
Maine ranks #12 of 51 states
$45,630
National avg. for Printing Press Operators
+3.9%
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 Maine?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Maine is $47,430 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,770.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Maine?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Maine range from $37,710 at the 10th percentile to $62,150 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,270 and $57,620.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Maine?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Maine typically start around $37,710 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,270 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Maine?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 300 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Maine.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Maine?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Maine is approximately $22.80 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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