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How much does a printing press operator make in Kansas City?

$46,560a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,880 a month.

Hourly
$22.38
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
95 of 302
Jobs in the area
1,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,660Median: $46,560Highest 10%: $65,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,660$16.18
25th$38,340$18.43
Median$46,560$22.38
75th$56,110$26.98
90th$65,060$31.28

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Jefferson City, MO$49,610
Cape Girardeau, MO$48,610
St. Louis, MO$47,710
Joplin, MO$46,660
Columbia, MO$45,170
Springfield, MO$44,410
Printing Press Operator salary in Missouri Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$110,400
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$105,500
Petroleum Pump System Operator$98,770
Tool and Die Maker$85,740
Gas Plant Operator$81,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,180
Inspector$63,000
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,540
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$58,260
Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $22.38 ($46,560 a year).

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

Yes: $46,560 against $45,780 nationally, 2% more.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $46,130, so Kansas City pays 1% more.

Where does Kansas City rank for printing press operator pay?

95 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,660 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.