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Printing Press Operators Salary in Missouri

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

How much do Printing Press Operators make in Missouri?

Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

$46,130
Median Annual Salary
▲ +5.5% vs 2024
$47,560
Mean Salary
$46,130
Median Salary
$22.18
Hourly Rate
3,460 people work as Printing Press Operators in Missouri

Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Missouri

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

Printing Press Operators salary in Missouri — 2025 BLS percentilesHorizontal bars showing 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th and 90th percentile annual salaries for Printing Press Operators in Missouri.10thBottom 10% earn less than $32,560$32,56025th25% earn less than $37,720$37,720MedianHalf earn more than $46,130$46,13075th75% earn less than $54,890$54,89090thTop 10% earn more than $66,640$66,640

Printing Press Operators in Missouri earn a median salary of $46,130 per year ($3,844/month). This is 1.1% above the national average of $45,630. Missouri ranks #19 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay. Approximately 3,460 people work in this occupation across Missouri. Salaries increased by 5.5% 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 Missouri

Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Missouri range from $32,560 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $66,640 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,720 and $54,890.

Median $46,130
P10: $32,560 P25: $37,720 P75: $54,890 P90: $66,640
10th
$32,560
25th
$37,720
Median
$46,130
75th
$54,890
90th
$66,640
Percentile Annual Salary Hourly Rate Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level) $32,560 $15.65 $2,713
25th Percentile $37,720 $18.13 $3,143
Median (50th) $46,130 $22.18 $3,844
75th Percentile $54,890 $26.39 $4,574
90th Percentile (Experienced) $66,640 $32.04 $5,553

Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,560 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.

📊 How Does This Compare?

#19
Missouri ranks #19 of 51 states
$45,630
National avg. for Printing Press Operators
+1.1%
vs. national average
Near 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 Missouri?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Missouri is $46,130 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,560.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Missouri?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Missouri range from $32,560 at the 10th percentile to $66,640 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,720 and $54,890.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Missouri?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Missouri typically start around $32,560 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,720 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Missouri?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,460 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Missouri.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Missouri?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Missouri is approximately $22.18 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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