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Printing Press Operators Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$42,550
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.4% vs 2024
$45,430
Mean Salary
$42,550
Median Salary
$20.46
Hourly Rate
9,110 people work as Printing Press Operators in Texas
Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Printing Press Operators in Texas earn a median salary of $42,550 per year ($3,545/month).
This is 6.7% below the national average of $45,630.
Texas ranks #34 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay.
Approximately 9,110 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 6.4% 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)
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Texas range from $29,540 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,160 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,880 and $49,080.
Median $42,550
P10: $29,540P25: $35,880P75: $49,080P90: $61,160
10th
$29,540
25th
$35,880
Median
$42,550
75th
$49,080
90th
$61,160
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$29,540
$14.20
$2,461
25th Percentile
$35,880
$17.25
$2,990
Median (50th)
$42,550
$20.46
$3,545
75th Percentile
$49,080
$23.60
$4,090
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,160
$29.40
$5,096
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,430 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Texas is $42,550 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,430.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Texas?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Texas range from $29,540 at the 10th percentile to $61,160 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,880 and $49,080.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Texas?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Texas typically start around $29,540 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,880 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 9,110 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Texas is approximately $20.46 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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