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Printing Press Operators Salary in New Jersey
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Printing Press Operators make in New Jersey?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$50,430
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.6% vs 2024
$55,600
Mean Salary
$50,430
Median Salary
$24.25
Hourly Rate
4,180 people work as Printing Press Operators in New Jersey
Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in New Jersey
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Printing Press Operators in New Jersey earn a median salary of $50,430 per year ($4,202/month).
This is 10.5% above the national average of $45,630.
New Jersey ranks #3 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay.
Approximately 4,180 people work in this occupation across New Jersey.
Salaries decreased by 2.6% 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 New Jersey
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in New Jersey range from $37,900 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,550 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,650 and $63,950.
Median $50,430
P10: $37,900P25: $43,650P75: $63,950P90: $77,550
10th
$37,900
25th
$43,650
Median
$50,430
75th
$63,950
90th
$77,550
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,900
$18.22
$3,158
25th Percentile
$43,650
$20.99
$3,637
Median (50th)
$50,430
$24.25
$4,202
75th Percentile
$63,950
$30.75
$5,329
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,550
$37.28
$6,462
Note: The mean (average) salary of $55,600 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Printing Press Operators make in New Jersey?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in New Jersey is $50,430 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $55,600.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in New Jersey?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in New Jersey range from $37,900 at the 10th percentile to $77,550 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,650 and $63,950.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in New Jersey?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in New Jersey typically start around $37,900 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,650 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in New Jersey?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,180 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in New Jersey.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in New Jersey?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in New Jersey is approximately $24.25 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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