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Printing Press Operators Salary in Montana

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

How much do Printing Press Operators make in Montana?

Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

$42,220
Median Annual Salary
▲ +9.3% vs 2024
$42,660
Mean Salary
$42,220
Median Salary
$20.30
Hourly Rate
300 people work as Printing Press Operators in Montana

Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Montana

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

Printing Press Operators salary in Montana — 2025 BLS percentilesHorizontal bars showing 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th and 90th percentile annual salaries for Printing Press Operators in Montana.10thBottom 10% earn less than $31,200$31,20025th25% earn less than $34,250$34,250MedianHalf earn more than $42,220$42,22075th75% earn less than $47,810$47,81090thTop 10% earn more than $57,990$57,990

Printing Press Operators in Montana earn a median salary of $42,220 per year ($3,518/month). This is 7.5% below the national average of $45,630. Montana ranks #35 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay. Approximately 300 people work in this occupation across Montana. Salaries increased by 9.3% 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)

Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

Salary Range: Printing Press Operators in Montana

Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Montana range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $57,990 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,250 and $47,810.

Median $42,220
P10: $31,200 P25: $34,250 P75: $47,810 P90: $57,990
10th
$31,200
25th
$34,250
Median
$42,220
75th
$47,810
90th
$57,990
Percentile Annual Salary Hourly Rate Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level) $31,200 $15.00 $2,600
25th Percentile $34,250 $16.47 $2,854
Median (50th) $42,220 $20.30 $3,518
75th Percentile $47,810 $22.99 $3,984
90th Percentile (Experienced) $57,990 $27.88 $4,832

Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,660 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.

📊 How Does This Compare?

#35
Montana ranks #35 of 51 states
$45,630
National avg. for Printing Press Operators
-7.5%
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 Montana?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Montana is $42,220 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,660.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Montana?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Montana range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $57,990 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,250 and $47,810.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Montana?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Montana typically start around $31,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,250 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Montana?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 300 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Montana.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Montana?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Montana is approximately $20.30 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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