Printing Press Operators Salary by State
The national median pay for printing press operators is $45,780 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,670 in Alabama to $116,630 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,330
- 25th percentile
- $37,390
- Median
- $45,780
- 75th percentile
- $55,740
- Top 10%
- $63,520
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 144,260 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $116,630 | +155% | $48,840 | $138,590 | 350 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $53,050 | +16% | $39,430 | $75,310 | 2,110 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $50,430 | +10% | $37,900 | $77,550 | 4,180 |
| 4 | Washington | $49,800 | +9% | $39,660 | $70,030 | 2,310 |
| 5 | Oregon | $48,760 | +7% | $37,270 | $63,510 | 1,330 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $48,560 | +6% | $36,950 | $73,670 | 4,960 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $48,410 | +6% | $34,790 | $69,780 | 680 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $48,000 | +5% | $34,920 | $63,720 | 2,470 |
| 9 | Colorado | $47,860 | +5% | $37,400 | $63,270 | 1,830 |
| 10 | New York | $47,860 | +5% | $34,910 | $69,880 | 6,700 |
| 11 | Maryland | $47,840 | +4% | $35,690 | $64,160 | 1,250 |
| 12 | Maine | $47,430 | +4% | $37,710 | $62,150 | 300 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $47,330 | +3% | $36,980 | $65,260 | 8,120 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $47,010 | +3% | $34,850 | $63,690 | 7,150 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $46,470 | +2% | $28,540 | $64,060 | 1,760 |
| 16 | Alaska | $46,460 | +1% | $30,660 | $65,440 | 170 |
| 17 | Vermont | $46,460 | +1% | $37,040 | $70,990 | 190 |
| 18 | Illinois | $46,260 | +1% | $31,450 | $66,250 | 9,550 |
| 19 | Missouri | $46,130 | +1% | $32,560 | $66,640 | 3,460 |
| 20 | California | $46,110 | +1% | $36,580 | $63,910 | 12,320 |
| 21 | Ohio | $45,760 | 0% | $32,430 | $60,600 | 7,500 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $45,670 | 0% | $36,080 | $64,880 | 1,610 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $45,630 | 0% | $29,600 | $62,010 | 3,910 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $45,390 | −1% | $29,120 | $64,700 | 350 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $45,380 | −1% | $40,360 | $71,780 | 510 |
| 26 | Michigan | $45,280 | −1% | $31,190 | $63,220 | 5,110 |
| 27 | Indiana | $45,230 | −1% | $34,820 | $61,330 | 4,820 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $44,930 | −2% | $33,980 | $63,800 | 460 |
| 29 | Delaware | $44,600 | −3% | $35,160 | $59,530 | 210 |
| 30 | Virginia | $44,020 | −4% | $30,530 | $64,020 | 3,210 |
| 31 | Nevada | $43,500 | −5% | $36,300 | $62,800 | 1,360 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $43,160 | −6% | $30,870 | $58,310 | 3,510 |
| 33 | Arizona | $42,950 | −6% | $35,800 | $60,700 | 2,400 |
| 34 | Texas | $42,550 | −7% | $29,540 | $61,160 | 9,110 |
| 35 | Montana | $42,220 | −8% | $31,200 | $57,990 | 300 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $42,070 | −8% | $36,670 | $59,190 | 2,140 |
| 37 | Kansas | $41,890 | −8% | $27,980 | $58,410 | 2,640 |
| 38 | Georgia | $41,520 | −9% | $28,860 | $60,690 | 4,220 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $41,200 | −10% | $25,780 | $65,220 | 470 |
| 40 | Florida | $41,180 | −10% | $30,490 | $60,130 | 7,060 |
| 41 | Utah | $41,030 | −10% | $31,200 | $61,200 | 1,970 |
| 42 | Iowa | $40,790 | −11% | $30,130 | $59,190 | 2,070 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $40,760 | −11% | $27,750 | $60,570 | 90 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $40,470 | −12% | $29,490 | $59,010 | 2,100 |
| 45 | Idaho | $38,650 | −16% | $30,240 | $56,510 | 610 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $38,400 | −16% | $25,920 | $60,010 | 670 |
| 47 | North Dakota | $37,850 | −17% | $30,700 | $57,100 | 270 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $37,650 | −18% | $26,580 | $58,090 | 870 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $37,110 | −19% | $30,440 | $58,230 | 250 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $36,760 | −20% | $26,700 | $50,440 | 1,140 |
| 51 | Alabama | $36,670 | −20% | $24,260 | $55,830 | 2,160 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Printing Press Operators salary questions
Which state pays printing press operators the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $116,630 a year (+155% vs. the national median of $45,780). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays printing press operators the least?
Alabama, with a median of $36,670 a year (−20% vs. national).
Where do most printing press operators work?
California has the most jobs, about 12,320, with a median of $46,110.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.