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How much does a printing press operator make in Denver?

$49,210a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $23.66 an hour or $4,101 a month.

Hourly
$23.66
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
27 of 302
Jobs in the area
1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,260Median: $49,210Highest 10%: $64,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,260$18.88
25th$44,220$21.26
Median$49,210$23.66
75th$57,290$27.54
90th$64,470$31.00

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Boulder, CO$48,910
Fort Collins, CO$45,790
Greeley, CO$44,410
Grand Junction, CO$43,490
Colorado Springs, CO$42,470
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $23.66 ($49,210 a year).

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

Yes: $49,210 against $45,780 nationally, 7% more.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $47,860, so Denver pays 3% more.

Where does Denver rank for printing press operator pay?

27 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,470 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.