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How much does a printing press operator make in Decatur?

$39,580a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Decatur, AL metro area. That is $19.03 an hour or $3,298 a month.

Hourly
$19.03
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
224 of 302
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,270Median: $39,580Highest 10%: $58,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,270$12.15
25th$33,580$16.14
Median$39,580$19.03
75th$45,630$21.94
90th$58,680$28.21

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Birmingham, AL$37,620
Daphne, AL$37,480
Huntsville, AL$36,950
Montgomery, AL$36,850
Mobile, AL$36,730
Florence, AL$36,060
Tuscaloosa, AL$35,350
Auburn, AL$34,980
Columbus, GA$30,640
Printing Press Operator salary in Alabama Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Decatur

Same field, median yearly pay.

Rolling Machine Setter$114,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$84,270
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$82,170
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,270
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,270
Machinist$58,240
Welder$56,990
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$56,160
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$51,810
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,040
Salaries for every job in Decatur, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Decatur, AL metro area is $19.03 ($39,580 a year).

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

No: $39,580 against $45,780 nationally, 14% less.

How does Decatur compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $36,670, so Decatur pays 8% more.

Where does Decatur rank for printing press operator pay?

224 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,680 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.