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Printing Press Operators Salary in Maryland
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Maryland?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,840
Median Annual Salary
▼
-3.3% vs 2024
$50,180
Mean Salary
$47,840
Median Salary
$23.00
Hourly Rate
1,250 people work as Printing Press Operators in Maryland
Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Maryland
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Printing Press Operators in Maryland earn a median salary of $47,840 per year ($3,986/month).
This is 4.8% above the national average of $45,630.
Maryland ranks #11 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay.
Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation across Maryland.
Salaries decreased by 3.3% 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 Maryland
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Maryland range from $35,690 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $64,160 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,700 and $59,650.
Median $47,840
P10: $35,690P25: $38,700P75: $59,650P90: $64,160
10th
$35,690
25th
$38,700
Median
$47,840
75th
$59,650
90th
$64,160
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,690
$17.16
$2,974
25th Percentile
$38,700
$18.61
$3,225
Median (50th)
$47,840
$23.00
$3,986
75th Percentile
$59,650
$28.68
$4,970
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$64,160
$30.85
$5,346
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,180 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Maryland?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Maryland is $47,840 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,180.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Maryland?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Maryland range from $35,690 at the 10th percentile to $64,160 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,700 and $59,650.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Maryland?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Maryland typically start around $35,690 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,700 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Maryland?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,250 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Maryland.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Maryland?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Maryland is approximately $23.00 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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