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How much does a printing press operator make in Harrisburg?

$45,820a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area. That is $22.03 an hour or $3,818 a month.

Hourly
$22.03
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
113 of 302
Jobs in the area
420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,350Median: $45,820Highest 10%: $58,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,350$17.48
25th$38,020$18.28
Median$45,820$22.03
75th$49,070$23.59
90th$58,670$28.21

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
Chambersburg, PA$45,390
Altoona, PA$44,580
Erie, PA$36,090
Printing Press Operator salary in Pennsylvania Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Harrisburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,560
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,050
Tool and Die Maker$64,920
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,680
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,200
Machinist$56,070
Welder$52,330
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,430
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$51,230
Coating$50,600
Salaries for every job in Harrisburg, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area is $22.03 ($45,820 a year).

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

Yes: $45,820 against $45,780 nationally, 0% more.

How does Harrisburg compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $47,010, so Harrisburg pays 3% less.

Where does Harrisburg rank for printing press operator pay?

113 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,670 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.