How much does a printing press operator make in Atlanta?
$44,610a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $21.45 an hour or $3,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.45
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 156 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 2,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,620Median: $44,610Highest 10%: $61,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,620 | $14.72 | |
| 25th | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| Median | $44,610 | $21.45 | |
| 75th | $50,030 | $24.05 | |
| 90th | $61,910 | $29.76 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| Gainesville, GA | $47,240 |
| Macon, GA | $37,580 |
| Savannah, GA | $37,490 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $37,020 |
| Augusta, GA | $36,940 |
| Athens, GA | $36,140 |
| Dalton, GA | $35,200 |
| Columbus, GA | $30,640 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $21.45 ($44,610 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $44,610 against $45,780 nationally, 3% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $41,520, so Atlanta pays 7% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for printing press operator pay?
156 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,910 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.