How much does a printing press operator make in Chicago?
$46,580a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $22.39 an hour or $3,882 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.39
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 7,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,870Median: $46,580Highest 10%: $75,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,870 | $15.32 | |
| 25th | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| Median | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| 75th | $60,120 | $28.90 | |
| 90th | $75,000 | $36.06 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,610 |
| St. Louis, MO | $47,710 |
| Decatur, IL | $44,980 |
| Peoria, IL | $44,750 |
| Champaign, IL | $44,400 |
| Rockford, IL | $42,920 |
| Davenport, IA | $37,710 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37,330 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $22.39 ($46,580 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $46,580 against $45,780 nationally, 2% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $46,260, so Chicago pays 1% more.
Where does Chicago rank for printing press operator pay?
93 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,000 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.