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Printing Press Operators Salary in Mississippi

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

How much do Printing Press Operators make in Mississippi?

Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

$38,400
Median Annual Salary
▼ -1.5% vs 2024
$42,380
Mean Salary
$38,400
Median Salary
$18.46
Hourly Rate
670 people work as Printing Press Operators in Mississippi

Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Mississippi

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

Printing Press Operators salary in Mississippi — 2025 BLS percentilesHorizontal bars showing 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th and 90th percentile annual salaries for Printing Press Operators in Mississippi.10thBottom 10% earn less than $25,920$25,92025th25% earn less than $30,000$30,000MedianHalf earn more than $38,400$38,40075th75% earn less than $52,180$52,18090thTop 10% earn more than $60,010$60,010

Printing Press Operators in Mississippi earn a median salary of $38,400 per year ($3,200/month). This is 15.8% below the national average of $45,630. Mississippi ranks #46 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay. Approximately 670 people work in this occupation across Mississippi. Salaries decreased by 1.5% 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 Mississippi

Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Mississippi range from $25,920 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,010 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $30,000 and $52,180.

Median $38,400
P10: $25,920 P25: $30,000 P75: $52,180 P90: $60,010
10th
$25,920
25th
$30,000
Median
$38,400
75th
$52,180
90th
$60,010
Percentile Annual Salary Hourly Rate Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level) $25,920 $12.46 $2,160
25th Percentile $30,000 $14.42 $2,500
Median (50th) $38,400 $18.46 $3,200
75th Percentile $52,180 $25.09 $4,348
90th Percentile (Experienced) $60,010 $28.85 $5,000

Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,380 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.

📊 How Does This Compare?

#46
Mississippi ranks #46 of 51 states
$45,630
National avg. for Printing Press Operators
-15.8%
vs. national average
Below Average

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Printing Press Operators Salary by State

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Printing Press Operators make in Mississippi?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Mississippi is $38,400 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,380.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Mississippi?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Mississippi range from $25,920 at the 10th percentile to $60,010 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $30,000 and $52,180.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Mississippi?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Mississippi typically start around $25,920 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $30,000 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Mississippi?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 670 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Mississippi.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Mississippi?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Mississippi is approximately $18.46 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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