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Printing Press Operators Salary in Michigan
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Michigan?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,280
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.3% vs 2024
$46,230
Mean Salary
$45,280
Median Salary
$21.77
Hourly Rate
5,110 people work as Printing Press Operators in Michigan
Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Michigan
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Printing Press Operators in Michigan earn a median salary of $45,280 per year ($3,773/month).
This is 0.8% below the national average of $45,630.
Michigan ranks #26 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay.
Approximately 5,110 people work in this occupation across Michigan.
Salaries decreased by 1.3% 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 Michigan
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Michigan range from $31,190 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,220 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,860 and $50,370.
Median $45,280
P10: $31,190P25: $37,860P75: $50,370P90: $63,220
10th
$31,190
25th
$37,860
Median
$45,280
75th
$50,370
90th
$63,220
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,190
$15.00
$2,599
25th Percentile
$37,860
$18.20
$3,155
Median (50th)
$45,280
$21.77
$3,773
75th Percentile
$50,370
$24.22
$4,197
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,220
$30.39
$5,268
Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,230 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Michigan?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Michigan is $45,280 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,230.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Michigan?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Michigan range from $31,190 at the 10th percentile to $63,220 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,860 and $50,370.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Michigan?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Michigan typically start around $31,190 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,860 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Michigan?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,110 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Michigan.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Michigan?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Michigan is approximately $21.77 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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