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How much does a printing press operator make in Fort Wayne?

$46,360a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $22.29 an hour or $3,863 a month.

Hourly
$22.29
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
101 of 302
Jobs in the area
300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,380Median: $46,360Highest 10%: $60,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,380$17.01
25th$37,440$18.00
Median$46,360$22.29
75th$50,110$24.09
90th$60,680$29.17

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Cincinnati, OH$48,890
Evansville, IN$48,770
Louisville, KY$48,110
Chicago, IL$46,580
Terre Haute, IN$45,150
Elkhart, IN$45,140
Indianapolis, IN$44,810
South Bend, IN$43,990
Bloomington, IN$42,510
Lafayette, IN$39,100
Muncie, IN$35,750
Printing Press Operator salary in Indiana Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,490
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,470
Tool and Die Maker$61,340
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,180
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,970
Machinist$53,770
Tire Builder$51,170
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,380
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$49,340
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $22.29 ($46,360 a year).

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

Yes: $46,360 against $45,780 nationally, 1% more.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $45,230, so Fort Wayne pays 2% more.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for printing press operator pay?

101 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,680 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.