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How much does a printing press operator make in Asheville?

$47,440a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Asheville, NC metro area. That is $22.81 an hour or $3,953 a month.

Hourly
$22.81
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
62 of 302
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,310Median: $47,440Highest 10%: $65,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,310$13.13
25th$37,820$18.18
Median$47,440$22.81
75th$60,740$29.20
90th$65,900$31.68

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Hickory, NC$48,980
Burlington, NC$48,650
Greenville, NC$47,030
Winston-Salem, NC$46,430
Raleigh, NC$45,960
Greensboro, NC$45,600
Charlotte, NC$43,590
Durham, NC$43,440
Wilmington, NC$38,780
Virginia Beach, VA$38,650
Printing Press Operator salary in North Carolina Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Asheville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Tool and Die Maker$60,950
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$53,450
Machinist$53,110
Welder$52,540
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$50,880
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$50,740
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,440
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,440
Grinding$50,400
Salaries for every job in Asheville, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Asheville, NC metro area is $22.81 ($47,440 a year).

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

Yes: $47,440 against $45,780 nationally, 4% more.

How does Asheville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $45,630, so Asheville pays 4% more.

Where does Asheville rank for printing press operator pay?

62 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,900 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.