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Printing Press Operators Salary in Wisconsin
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Wisconsin?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,330
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.3% vs 2024
$50,220
Mean Salary
$47,330
Median Salary
$22.75
Hourly Rate
8,120 people work as Printing Press Operators in Wisconsin
Printing Press Operators salary by percentile in Wisconsin
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Printing Press Operators in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $47,330 per year ($3,944/month).
This is 3.7% above the national average of $45,630.
Wisconsin ranks #13 out of 51 states for Printing Press Operators pay.
Approximately 8,120 people work in this occupation across Wisconsin.
Salaries decreased by 1.3% 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 Wisconsin
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Wisconsin range from $36,980 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $65,260 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,080 and $59,770.
Median $47,330
P10: $36,980P25: $40,080P75: $59,770P90: $65,260
10th
$36,980
25th
$40,080
Median
$47,330
75th
$59,770
90th
$65,260
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,980
$17.78
$3,081
25th Percentile
$40,080
$19.27
$3,340
Median (50th)
$47,330
$22.75
$3,944
75th Percentile
$59,770
$28.74
$4,980
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$65,260
$31.38
$5,438
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,220 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Printing Press Operators make in Wisconsin?
The median annual salary for Printing Press Operators in Wisconsin is $47,330 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,220.
What is the salary range for a Printing Press Operators in Wisconsin?
Salaries for Printing Press Operators in Wisconsin range from $36,980 at the 10th percentile to $65,260 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,080 and $59,770.
What is the starting salary for a Printing Press Operators in Wisconsin?
Entry-level Printing Press Operators positions in Wisconsin typically start around $36,980 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,080 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Printing Press Operators in Wisconsin?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,120 people are employed as Printing Press Operators in Wisconsin.
What is the hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Wisconsin?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Printing Press Operators in Wisconsin is approximately $22.75 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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