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How much does a printing press operator make in Clarksville?

$48,620a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area. That is $23.38 an hour or $4,052 a month.

Hourly
$23.38
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
39 of 302
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,750Median: $48,620Highest 10%: $73,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,750$17.67
25th$44,560$21.42
Median$48,620$23.38
75th$73,120$35.15
90th$73,120$35.15

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Nashville, TN$46,220
Knoxville, TN$45,920
Morristown, TN$43,990
Memphis, TN$43,450
Kingsport, TN$42,740
Jackson, TN$39,360
Chattanooga, TN$37,020
Printing Press Operator salary in Tennessee Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Clarksville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,300
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$63,370
Machinist$57,820
Welder$52,970
Production Worker$49,120
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$48,660
Coating$48,510
Prepress Technician and Worker$46,900
Paper Goods Machine Setter$46,150
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$45,820
Salaries for every job in Clarksville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area is $23.38 ($48,620 a year).

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

Yes: $48,620 against $45,780 nationally, 6% more.

How does Clarksville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $43,160, so Clarksville pays 13% more.

Where does Clarksville rank for printing press operator pay?

39 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,120 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.