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How much does a printing press operator make in Erie?

$36,090a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $17.35 an hour or $3,008 a month.

Hourly
$17.35
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
279 of 302
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,560Median: $36,090Highest 10%: $57,710
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,560$13.73
25th$31,680$15.23
Median$36,090$17.35
75th$46,130$22.18
90th$57,710$27.75

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Lancaster, PA$48,650
Philadelphia, PA$48,610
Lebanon, PA$47,380
York, PA$47,370
Scranton, PA$47,340
Reading, PA$47,240
Pittsburgh, PA$47,150
Allentown, PA$47,110
Williamsport, PA$46,570
Gettysburg, PA$46,520
Harrisburg, PA$45,820
Chambersburg, PA$45,390
Altoona, PA$44,580
Printing Press Operator salary in Pennsylvania Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Erie

Same field, median yearly pay.

Tool and Die Maker$63,740
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,130
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,180
Forging Machine Setter$55,250
Machinist$55,120
Welder$49,180
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$48,120
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$47,670
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,210
Foundry Mold and Coremaker$46,290
Salaries for every job in Erie, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $17.35 ($36,090 a year).

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

No: $36,090 against $45,780 nationally, 21% less.

How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $47,010, so Erie pays 23% less.

Where does Erie rank for printing press operator pay?

279 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,710 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.