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Printing Press Operators Salary in Ohio

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

How much do Printing Press Operators make in Ohio?

Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

$45,760
Median Annual Salary
▲ +1.1% vs 2024
$46,210
Mean Salary
$45,760
Median Salary
$22.00
Hourly Rate
7,500 people work as Printing Press Operators in Ohio

Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Ohio

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

Printing Press Operators salary in Ohio — 2025 BLS percentilesHorizontal bars showing 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th and 90th percentile annual salaries for Printing Press Operators in Ohio.10thBottom 10% earn less than $32,430$32,43025th25% earn less than $37,190$37,190MedianHalf earn more than $45,760$45,76075th75% earn less than $56,180$56,18090thTop 10% earn more than $60,600$60,600

Printing Press Operators in Ohio earn a median salary of $45,760 per year ($3,813/month). This is 0.3% above the national average of $45,630. Ohio ranks #21 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay. Approximately 7,500 people work in this occupation across Ohio. Salaries increased by 1.1% 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 Ohio

Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Ohio range from $32,430 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,600 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,190 and $56,180.

Median $45,760
P10: $32,430 P25: $37,190 P75: $56,180 P90: $60,600
10th
$32,430
25th
$37,190
Median
$45,760
75th
$56,180
90th
$60,600
Percentile Annual Salary Hourly Rate Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level) $32,430 $15.59 $2,702
25th Percentile $37,190 $17.88 $3,099
Median (50th) $45,760 $22.00 $3,813
75th Percentile $56,180 $27.01 $4,681
90th Percentile (Experienced) $60,600 $29.13 $5,050

Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,210 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.

📊 How Does This Compare?

#21
Ohio ranks #21 of 51 states
$45,630
National avg. for Printing Press Operators
+0.3%
vs. national average
Near Average

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Printing Press Operators Salary by State

Compare Printing Press Operators pay across states — sorted by highest median salary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Printing Press Operators make in Ohio?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Ohio is $45,760 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,210.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Ohio?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Ohio range from $32,430 at the 10th percentile to $60,600 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,190 and $56,180.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Ohio?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Ohio typically start around $32,430 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,190 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,500 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Ohio is approximately $22.00 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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