How much does a printing press operator make in Jonesboro?
$44,300a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Jonesboro, AR metro area. That is $21.30 an hour or $3,692 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.30
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 164 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,850Median: $44,300Highest 10%: $65,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,850 | $15.31 | |
| 25th | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| Median | $44,300 | $21.30 | |
| 75th | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| 90th | $65,060 | $31.28 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| Fort Smith, AR | $56,350 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $49,840 |
| Little Rock, AR | $45,220 |
| Memphis, TN | $43,450 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $38,870 |
Related jobs in Jonesboro
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $60,450 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $53,310 |
| Welder | $51,900 |
| Cutting | $51,610 |
| Machinist | $51,220 |
| Coating | $49,960 |
| Inspector | $49,560 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $49,440 |
| Molding | $46,140 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $44,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Jonesboro?
The median hourly pay in the Jonesboro, AR metro area is $21.30 ($44,300 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Jonesboro than the national average?
No: $44,300 against $45,780 nationally, 3% less.
How does Jonesboro compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $46,470, so Jonesboro pays 5% less.
Where does Jonesboro rank for printing press operator pay?
164 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,060 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.