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How much does a printing press operator make in Durham?

$43,440a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $20.88 an hour or $3,620 a month.

Hourly
$20.88
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
187 of 302
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,670Median: $43,440Highest 10%: $66,710
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,670$17.15
25th$38,150$18.34
Median$43,440$20.88
75th$52,020$25.01
90th$66,710$32.07

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Hickory, NC$48,980
Burlington, NC$48,650
Asheville, NC$47,440
Greenville, NC$47,030
Winston-Salem, NC$46,430
Raleigh, NC$45,960
Greensboro, NC$45,600
Charlotte, NC$43,590
Wilmington, NC$38,780
Virginia Beach, VA$38,650
Printing Press Operator salary in North Carolina Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Durham

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,930
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$63,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,360
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,080
Separating$55,920
Upholsterer$51,060
Machinist$50,740
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$50,260
Inspector$49,390
Welder$49,280
Salaries for every job in Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $20.88 ($43,440 a year).

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

No: $43,440 against $45,780 nationally, 5% less.

How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $45,630, so Durham pays 5% less.

Where does Durham rank for printing press operator pay?

187 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,710 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.