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Printing Press Operators Salary in Nebraska
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Nebraska?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$42,070
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.7% vs 2024
$44,860
Mean Salary
$42,070
Median Salary
$20.23
Hourly Rate
2,140 people work as Printing Press Operators in Nebraska
Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Nebraska
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Printing Press Operators in Nebraska earn a median salary of $42,070 per year ($3,505/month).
This is 7.8% below the national average of $45,630.
Nebraska ranks #36 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay.
Approximately 2,140 people work in this occupation across Nebraska.
Salaries increased by 2.7% 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 Nebraska
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Nebraska range from $36,670 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,190 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,900 and $48,400.
Median $42,070
P10: $36,670P25: $39,900P75: $48,400P90: $59,190
10th
$36,670
25th
$39,900
Median
$42,070
75th
$48,400
90th
$59,190
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,670
$17.63
$3,055
25th Percentile
$39,900
$19.18
$3,325
Median (50th)
$42,070
$20.23
$3,505
75th Percentile
$48,400
$23.27
$4,033
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,190
$28.46
$4,932
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,860 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Nebraska?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Nebraska is $42,070 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,860.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Nebraska?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Nebraska range from $36,670 at the 10th percentile to $59,190 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,900 and $48,400.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Nebraska?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Nebraska typically start around $36,670 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,900 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Nebraska?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,140 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Nebraska.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Nebraska?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Nebraska is approximately $20.23 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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