How much does a printing press operator make in Lafayette?
$33,860a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $16.28 an hour or $2,822 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.28
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 298 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,910Median: $33,860Highest 10%: $48,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,910 | $10.53 | |
| 25th | $29,010 | $13.95 | |
| Median | $33,860 | $16.28 | |
| 75th | $42,980 | $20.66 | |
| 90th | $48,140 | $23.14 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| Shreveport, LA | $42,380 |
| Monroe, LA | $41,400 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $41,160 |
| Slidell, LA | $38,130 |
| New Orleans, LA | $38,120 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $16.28 ($33,860 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $33,860 against $45,780 nationally, 26% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $37,650, so Lafayette pays 10% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for printing press operator pay?
298 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,140 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.