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How much does a printing press operator make in Jackson?

$39,360a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $18.92 an hour or $3,280 a month.

Hourly
$18.92
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
227 of 302
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,540Median: $39,360Highest 10%: $55,350
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,540$14.20
25th$31,500$15.14
Median$39,360$18.92
75th$51,460$24.74
90th$55,350$26.61

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Clarksville, TN$48,620
Nashville, TN$46,220
Knoxville, TN$45,920
Morristown, TN$43,990
Memphis, TN$43,450
Kingsport, TN$42,740
Chattanooga, TN$37,020
Printing Press Operator salary in Tennessee Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,550
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,490
Tool and Die Maker$57,240
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,450
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,070
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,610
Machinist$48,340
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$48,250
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$47,890
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$47,840
Salaries for every job in Jackson, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $18.92 ($39,360 a year).

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

No: $39,360 against $45,780 nationally, 14% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $43,160, so Jackson pays 9% less.

Where does Jackson rank for printing press operator pay?

227 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,350 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.