How much does a printing press operator make in California?
$46,110a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in California. That is $22.17 an hour or $3,843 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.17
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,580Median: $46,110Highest 10%: $63,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $38,530 | $18.52 | |
| Median | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| 75th | $54,870 | $26.38 | |
| 90th | $63,910 | $30.73 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Merced, CA | $50,640 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,280 |
| Visalia, CA | $49,680 |
| Napa, CA | $48,600 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $48,570 |
| Modesto, CA | $46,670 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,440 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,110 |
| Stockton, CA | $46,110 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $45,540 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $45,530 |
| Vallejo, CA | $45,240 |
| Fresno, CA | $45,060 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,030 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,890 |
| Chico, CA | $44,550 |
| San Jose, CA | $44,130 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $43,480 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $39,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for printing press operators.
| 17. Vermont | $46,460 |
| 18. Illinois | $46,260 |
| 19. Missouri | $46,130 |
| 20. California | $46,110 |
| 21. Ohio | $45,760 |
| 22. Connecticut | $45,670 |
| 23. North Carolina | $45,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.17 ($46,110 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $46,110 against $45,780 nationally, 1% more.
Where does California rank for printing press operator pay?
California ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays printing press operators the most?
Merced, CA, with a median of $50,640 a year.
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.