How much does a printing press operator make in Illinois?
$46,260a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in Illinois. That is $22.24 an hour or $3,855 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.24
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,450Median: $46,260Highest 10%: $66,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,450 | $15.12 | |
| 25th | $36,470 | $17.53 | |
| Median | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 75th | $59,170 | $28.45 | |
| 90th | $66,250 | $31.85 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Paducah, KY | $48,890 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,610 |
| St. Louis, MO | $47,710 |
| Chicago, IL | $46,580 |
| Decatur, IL | $44,980 |
| Peoria, IL | $44,750 |
| Champaign, IL | $44,400 |
| Rockford, IL | $42,920 |
| Davenport, IA | $37,710 |
| Springfield, IL | $37,450 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for printing press operators.
| 15. Arkansas | $46,470 |
| 16. Alaska | $46,460 |
| 17. Vermont | $46,460 |
| 18. Illinois | $46,260 |
| 19. Missouri | $46,130 |
| 20. California | $46,110 |
| 21. Ohio | $45,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.24 ($46,260 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $46,260 against $45,780 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for printing press operator pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays printing press operators the most?
Paducah, KY-IL, with a median of $48,890 a year.
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.