How much does a printing press operator make in Iowa?
$40,790a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in Iowa. That is $19.61 an hour or $3,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.61
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,130Median: $40,790Highest 10%: $59,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,130 | $14.49 | |
| 25th | $34,610 | $16.64 | |
| Median | $40,790 | $19.61 | |
| 75th | $48,240 | $23.19 | |
| 90th | $59,190 | $28.46 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $47,780 |
| Ames, IA | $46,850 |
| Des Moines, IA | $43,450 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $42,970 |
| Omaha, NE | $42,070 |
| Dubuque, IA | $40,560 |
| Waterloo, IA | $40,540 |
| Sioux City, IA | $38,230 |
| Davenport, IA | $37,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for printing press operators.
| 39. West Virginia | $41,200 |
| 40. Florida | $41,180 |
| 41. Utah | $41,030 |
| 42. Iowa | $40,790 |
| 43. Wyoming | $40,760 |
| 44. South Carolina | $40,470 |
| 45. Idaho | $38,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $19.61 ($40,790 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $40,790 against $45,780 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Iowa rank for printing press operator pay?
Iowa ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays printing press operators the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $47,780 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.