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How much does a printing press operator make in Albuquerque?

$36,400a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,033 a month.

Hourly
$17.50
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
275 of 302
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,510Median: $36,400Highest 10%: $57,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,510$16.11
25th$34,360$16.52
Median$36,400$17.50
75th$48,110$23.13
90th$57,920$27.85

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No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Albuquerque

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,510
Machinist$58,120
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,550
Welder$49,980
Plant and System Operator$49,230
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$49,050
Inspector$48,430
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$48,190
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$47,960
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,060
Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NM

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $17.50 ($36,400 a year).

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

No: $36,400 against $45,780 nationally, 20% less.

How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $37,110, so Albuquerque pays 2% less.

Where does Albuquerque rank for printing press operator pay?

275 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,920 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.