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Printing Press Operators Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$53,050
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.8% vs 2024
$55,430
Mean Salary
$53,050
Median Salary
$25.50
Hourly Rate
2,110 people work as Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts
Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $53,050 per year ($4,420/month).
This is 16.3% above the national average of $45,630.
Massachusetts ranks #2 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay.
Approximately 2,110 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 7.8% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts range from $39,430 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $75,310 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,550 and $64,230.
Median $53,050
P10: $39,430P25: $44,550P75: $64,230P90: $75,310
10th
$39,430
25th
$44,550
Median
$53,050
75th
$64,230
90th
$75,310
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,430
$18.96
$3,285
25th Percentile
$44,550
$21.42
$3,712
Median (50th)
$53,050
$25.50
$4,420
75th Percentile
$64,230
$30.88
$5,352
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$75,310
$36.21
$6,275
Note: The mean (average) salary of $55,430 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts is $53,050 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $55,430.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts range from $39,430 at the 10th percentile to $75,310 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,550 and $64,230.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Massachusetts typically start around $39,430 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,550 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,110 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Massachusetts is approximately $25.50 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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