How much does a printing press operator make in Houston?
$40,180a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $19.32 an hour or $3,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.32
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 215 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 1,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,000Median: $40,180Highest 10%: $58,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,000 | $13.94 | |
| 25th | $35,840 | $17.23 | |
| Median | $40,180 | $19.32 | |
| 75th | $48,280 | $23.21 | |
| 90th | $58,270 | $28.01 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| Dallas, TX | $45,670 |
| Austin, TX | $44,030 |
| Longview, TX | $42,220 |
| Amarillo, TX | $41,850 |
| Waco, TX | $38,860 |
| San Antonio, TX | $38,600 |
| Killeen, TX | $38,020 |
| El Paso, TX | $37,710 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,610 |
| Beaumont, TX | $36,930 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $36,700 |
| Tyler, TX | $36,680 |
| Lubbock, TX | $35,530 |
| College Station, TX | $35,330 |
| San Angelo, TX | $33,970 |
| Brownsville, TX | $30,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $19.32 ($40,180 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $40,180 against $45,780 nationally, 12% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $42,550, so Houston pays 6% less.
Where does Houston rank for printing press operator pay?
215 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,270 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.