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How much does a printing press operator make in Allentown?

$47,110a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area. That is $22.65 an hour or $3,926 a month.

Hourly
$22.65
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
78 of 302
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,680Median: $47,110Highest 10%: $64,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,680$17.15
25th$36,850$17.72
Median$47,110$22.65
75th$52,570$25.27
90th$64,550$31.03

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Lancaster, PA$48,650
Philadelphia, PA$48,610
Lebanon, PA$47,380
York, PA$47,370
Scranton, PA$47,340
Reading, PA$47,240
Pittsburgh, PA$47,150
Williamsport, PA$46,570
Gettysburg, PA$46,520
Harrisburg, PA$45,820
Chambersburg, PA$45,390
Altoona, PA$44,580
Erie, PA$36,090
Printing Press Operator salary in Pennsylvania Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Allentown

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,930
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$72,950
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$72,870
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$64,190
Cutting$60,080
Separating$59,610
Machinist$59,330
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$59,010
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,520
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$57,370
Salaries for every job in Allentown, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area is $22.65 ($47,110 a year).

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

Yes: $47,110 against $45,780 nationally, 3% more.

How does Allentown compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $47,010, so Allentown pays 0% more.

Where does Allentown rank for printing press operator pay?

78 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,550 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.