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How much does a printing press operator make in Albany?

$48,860a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $23.49 an hour or $4,072 a month.

Hourly
$23.49
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
33 of 302
Jobs in the area
340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,780Median: $48,860Highest 10%: $61,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,780$17.68
25th$40,130$19.29
Median$48,860$23.49
75th$57,540$27.66
90th$61,420$29.53

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

New York, NY$49,620
Syracuse, NY$48,510
Buffalo, NY$47,810
Kiryas Joel, NY$47,730
Rochester, NY$47,720
Utica, NY$44,920
Binghamton, NY$38,980
Kingston, NY$38,940
Printing Press Operator salary in New York Printing Press Operator salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$87,000
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$76,650
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$74,050
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$66,620
Machinist$63,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,120
Inspector$62,470
Coil Winder$61,990
Salaries for every job in Albany, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Albany?

The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $23.49 ($48,860 a year).

Do printing press operators make more in Albany than the national average?

Yes: $48,860 against $45,780 nationally, 7% more.

How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $47,860, so Albany pays 2% more.

Where does Albany rank for printing press operator pay?

33 of 302 metro areas with data.

How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Albany?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,420 or more.

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.