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How much does a printing press operator make in Columbus?

$46,950a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $22.57 an hour or $3,913 a month.

Hourly
$22.57
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
82 of 302
Jobs in the area
1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,470Median: $46,950Highest 10%: $61,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,470$15.61
25th$38,110$18.32
Median$46,950$22.57
75th$55,170$26.52
90th$61,450$29.54

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Cincinnati, OH$48,890
Youngstown, OH$46,480
Canton, OH$46,270
Dayton, OH$45,760
Cleveland, OH$44,760
Akron, OH$44,650
Mansfield, OH$43,200
Sandusky, OH$40,130
Toledo, OH$40,050
Lima, OH$35,670
Huntington, WV$35,040
Printing Press Operator salary in Ohio Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$110,000
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,800
Gas Plant Operator$81,700
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$79,680
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,090
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$64,230
Etcher and Engraver$63,860
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,700
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter$61,440
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,260
Salaries for every job in Columbus, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $22.57 ($46,950 a year).

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

Yes: $46,950 against $45,780 nationally, 3% more.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $45,760, so Columbus pays 3% more.

Where does Columbus rank for printing press operator pay?

82 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,450 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.