How much does a printing press operator make in Iowa City?
$47,780a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $22.97 an hour or $3,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.97
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,540Median: $47,780Highest 10%: $59,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,540 | $16.13 | |
| 25th | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| Median | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| 75th | $55,260 | $26.57 | |
| 90th | $59,720 | $28.71 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Iowa City?
The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $22.97 ($47,780 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Iowa City than the national average?
Yes: $47,780 against $45,780 nationally, 4% more.
How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $40,790, so Iowa City pays 17% more.
Where does Iowa City rank for printing press operator pay?
54 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Iowa City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,720 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.