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Printing Press Operators Salary in Oregon

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

How much do Printing Press Operators make in Oregon?

Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

$48,760
Median Annual Salary
▲ +1.8% vs 2024
$50,200
Mean Salary
$48,760
Median Salary
$23.44
Hourly Rate
1,330 people work as Printing Press Operators in Oregon

Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Oregon

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

Printing Press Operators salary in Oregon — 2025 BLS percentilesHorizontal bars showing 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th and 90th percentile annual salaries for Printing Press Operators in Oregon.10thBottom 10% earn less than $37,270$37,27025th25% earn less than $40,620$40,620MedianHalf earn more than $48,760$48,76075th75% earn less than $58,390$58,39090thTop 10% earn more than $63,510$63,510

Printing Press Operators in Oregon earn a median salary of $48,760 per year ($4,063/month). This is 6.9% above the national average of $45,630. Oregon ranks #5 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay. Approximately 1,330 people work in this occupation across Oregon. Salaries increased by 1.8% 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 Oregon

Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Oregon range from $37,270 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,510 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,620 and $58,390.

Median $48,760
P10: $37,270 P25: $40,620 P75: $58,390 P90: $63,510
10th
$37,270
25th
$40,620
Median
$48,760
75th
$58,390
90th
$63,510
Percentile Annual Salary Hourly Rate Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level) $37,270 $17.92 $3,105
25th Percentile $40,620 $19.53 $3,385
Median (50th) $48,760 $23.44 $4,063
75th Percentile $58,390 $28.07 $4,865
90th Percentile (Experienced) $63,510 $30.53 $5,292

Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,200 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.

📊 How Does This Compare?

#5
Oregon ranks #5 of 51 states
$45,630
National avg. for Printing Press Operators
+6.9%
vs. national average
Above 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 Oregon?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Oregon is $48,760 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,200.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Oregon?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Oregon range from $37,270 at the 10th percentile to $63,510 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,620 and $58,390.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Oregon?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Oregon typically start around $37,270 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,620 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Oregon?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,330 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Oregon.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Oregon?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Oregon is approximately $23.44 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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