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Printing Press Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,010
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.0% vs 2024
$47,940
Mean Salary
$47,010
Median Salary
$22.60
Hourly Rate
7,150 people work as Printing Press Operators in Pennsylvania
Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Printing Press Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $47,010 per year ($3,917/month).
This is 3.0% above the national average of $45,630.
Pennsylvania ranks #14 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay.
Approximately 7,150 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries increased by 1.0% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Pennsylvania range from $34,850 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,690 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,080 and $56,350.
Median $47,010
P10: $34,850P25: $38,080P75: $56,350P90: $63,690
10th
$34,850
25th
$38,080
Median
$47,010
75th
$56,350
90th
$63,690
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,850
$16.75
$2,904
25th Percentile
$38,080
$18.31
$3,173
Median (50th)
$47,010
$22.60
$3,917
75th Percentile
$56,350
$27.09
$4,695
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,690
$30.62
$5,307
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,940 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Pennsylvania is $47,010 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,940.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Pennsylvania range from $34,850 at the 10th percentile to $63,690 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,080 and $56,350.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $34,850 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,080 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,150 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Pennsylvania is approximately $22.60 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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