How much does a printing press operator make in Alabama?
$36,670a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in Alabama. That is $17.63 an hour or $3,056 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.63
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,260Median: $36,670Highest 10%: $55,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,260 | $11.66 | |
| 25th | $29,760 | $14.31 | |
| Median | $36,670 | $17.63 | |
| 75th | $45,110 | $21.69 | |
| 90th | $55,830 | $26.84 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, AL | $39,580 |
| Birmingham, AL | $37,620 |
| Daphne, AL | $37,480 |
| Huntsville, AL | $36,950 |
| Montgomery, AL | $36,850 |
| Mobile, AL | $36,730 |
| Florence, AL | $36,060 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $35,350 |
| Auburn, AL | $34,980 |
| Columbus, GA | $30,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for printing press operators.
| 48. Louisiana | $37,650 |
| 49. New Mexico | $37,110 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $36,760 |
| 51. Alabama | $36,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $17.63 ($36,670 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $36,670 against $45,780 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Alabama rank for printing press operator pay?
Alabama ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays printing press operators the most?
Decatur, AL, with a median of $39,580 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.