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How much does a printing press operator make in Augusta?

$36,940a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $17.76 an hour or $3,078 a month.

Hourly
$17.76
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
266 of 302
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,500Median: $36,940Highest 10%: $49,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,500$12.26
25th$32,720$15.73
Median$36,940$17.76
75th$44,660$21.47
90th$49,280$23.69

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Gainesville, GA$47,240
Atlanta, GA$44,610
Macon, GA$37,580
Savannah, GA$37,490
Chattanooga, TN$37,020
Athens, GA$36,140
Dalton, GA$35,200
Columbus, GA$30,640
Printing Press Operator salary in Georgia Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$113,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,570
Machinist$67,140
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,050
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,790
Dental Laboratory Technician$53,930
Welder$50,800
Inspector$49,960
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,740
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$49,720
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $17.76 ($36,940 a year).

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

No: $36,940 against $45,780 nationally, 19% less.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $41,520, so Augusta pays 11% less.

Where does Augusta rank for printing press operator pay?

266 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,280 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.