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How much does a printing press operator make in Davenport?

$37,710a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area. That is $18.13 an hour or $3,143 a month.

Hourly
$18.13
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
248 of 302
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $37,710Highest 10%: $59,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,200$15.00
25th$35,040$16.85
Median$37,710$18.13
75th$51,630$24.82
90th$59,390$28.55

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Iowa City, IA$47,780
Ames, IA$46,850
Des Moines, IA$43,450
Cedar Rapids, IA$42,970
Omaha, NE$42,070
Dubuque, IA$40,560
Waterloo, IA$40,540
Sioux City, IA$38,230
Printing Press Operator salary in Iowa Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Davenport

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,580
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$65,850
Tool and Die Maker$64,370
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,440
Machinist$61,710
Molding$60,430
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,760
Inspector$51,190
Welding$51,000
Cutting$49,430
Salaries for every job in Davenport, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area is $18.13 ($37,710 a year).

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

No: $37,710 against $45,780 nationally, 18% less.

How does Davenport compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $40,790, so Davenport pays 8% less.

Where does Davenport rank for printing press operator pay?

248 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,390 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.