How much does a printing press operator make in Louisiana?
$37,650a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in Louisiana. That is $18.10 an hour or $3,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.10
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,580Median: $37,650Highest 10%: $58,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,580 | $12.78 | |
| 25th | $31,400 | $15.10 | |
| Median | $37,650 | $18.10 | |
| 75th | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| 90th | $58,090 | $27.93 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $42,380 |
| Monroe, LA | $41,400 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $41,160 |
| Houma, LA | $40,610 |
| Slidell, LA | $38,130 |
| New Orleans, LA | $38,120 |
| Lafayette, LA | $33,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for printing press operators.
| 45. Idaho | $38,650 |
| 46. Mississippi | $38,400 |
| 47. North Dakota | $37,850 |
| 48. Louisiana | $37,650 |
| 49. New Mexico | $37,110 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $36,760 |
| 51. Alabama | $36,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $18.10 ($37,650 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $37,650 against $45,780 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for printing press operator pay?
Louisiana ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays printing press operators the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $42,380 a year.
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.