How much does a printing press operator make in Lexington?
$47,400a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $22.79 an hour or $3,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.79
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,650Median: $47,400Highest 10%: $64,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 25th | $42,220 | $20.30 | |
| Median | $47,400 | $22.79 | |
| 75th | $57,980 | $27.88 | |
| 90th | $64,210 | $30.87 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,890 |
| Clarksville, TN | $48,620 |
| Louisville, KY | $48,110 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $45,100 |
| Huntington, WV | $35,040 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $22.79 ($47,400 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Lexington than the national average?
Yes: $47,400 against $45,780 nationally, 4% more.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $48,000, so Lexington pays 1% less.
Where does Lexington rank for printing press operator pay?
63 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,210 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.