Printing Press Operators Salary in Iowa
Printing Press Operators in Iowa earn a median of $40,790 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,790
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($45,780)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,070
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,130; the top 10% earn over $59,190. Nationally the range is $33,330 to $63,520.
States ranked near Iowa
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Printing Press Operators pay in Iowa
How much do printing press operators make in Iowa?
The median is $40,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,130 and the top 10% earn over $59,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for printing press operators?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $45,780). Living costs are not included.