How much does a printing press operator make in Altoona?
$44,580a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Altoona, PA metro area. That is $21.43 an hour or $3,715 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.43
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 157 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,150Median: $44,580Highest 10%: $66,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,150 | $16.90 | |
| 25th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| Median | $44,580 | $21.43 | |
| 75th | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| 90th | $66,940 | $32.18 |
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 |
| Allentown, PA | $47,110 |
| Williamsport, PA | $46,570 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $46,520 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $45,820 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $45,390 |
| Erie, PA | $36,090 |
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Salaries for every job in Altoona, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Altoona?
The median hourly pay in the Altoona, PA metro area is $21.43 ($44,580 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Altoona than the national average?
No: $44,580 against $45,780 nationally, 3% less.
How does Altoona compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $47,010, so Altoona pays 5% less.
Where does Altoona rank for printing press operator pay?
157 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Altoona?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,940 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.