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Printing Press Operators Salary in Virginia

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

How much do Printing Press Operators make in Virginia?

Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

$44,020
Median Annual Salary
▲ +2.9% vs 2024
$45,650
Mean Salary
$44,020
Median Salary
$21.16
Hourly Rate
3,210 people work as Printing Press Operators in Virginia

Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Virginia

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

Printing Press Operators salary in Virginia — 2025 BLS percentilesHorizontal bars showing 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th and 90th percentile annual salaries for Printing Press Operators in Virginia.10thBottom 10% earn less than $30,530$30,53025th25% earn less than $36,040$36,040MedianHalf earn more than $44,020$44,02075th75% earn less than $54,240$54,24090thTop 10% earn more than $64,020$64,020

Printing Press Operators in Virginia earn a median salary of $44,020 per year ($3,668/month). This is 3.5% below the national average of $45,630. Virginia ranks #30 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay. Approximately 3,210 people work in this occupation across Virginia. Salaries increased by 2.9% 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 Virginia

Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Virginia range from $30,530 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $64,020 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,040 and $54,240.

Median $44,020
P10: $30,530 P25: $36,040 P75: $54,240 P90: $64,020
10th
$30,530
25th
$36,040
Median
$44,020
75th
$54,240
90th
$64,020
Percentile Annual Salary Hourly Rate Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level) $30,530 $14.68 $2,544
25th Percentile $36,040 $17.33 $3,003
Median (50th) $44,020 $21.16 $3,668
75th Percentile $54,240 $26.08 $4,520
90th Percentile (Experienced) $64,020 $30.78 $5,335

Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,650 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.

📊 How Does This Compare?

#30
Virginia ranks #30 of 51 states
$45,630
National avg. for Printing Press Operators
-3.5%
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 Virginia?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Virginia is $44,020 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,650.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Virginia?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Virginia range from $30,530 at the 10th percentile to $64,020 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,040 and $54,240.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Virginia?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Virginia typically start around $30,530 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,040 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Virginia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,210 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Virginia.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Virginia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Virginia is approximately $21.16 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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