How much does a printing press operator make in Madison?
$47,020a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $22.61 an hour or $3,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.61
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,420Median: $47,020Highest 10%: $63,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| 25th | $40,020 | $19.24 | |
| Median | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| 75th | $59,730 | $28.72 | |
| 90th | $63,790 | $30.67 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| Oshkosh, WI | $58,750 |
| Wausau, WI | $50,650 |
| Kenosha, WI | $50,540 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $50,310 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $50,170 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $47,400 |
| Green Bay, WI | $47,330 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $47,220 |
| Racine, WI | $46,110 |
| Appleton, WI | $46,090 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $45,550 |
| La Crosse, WI | $45,480 |
| Janesville, WI | $45,430 |
| Duluth, MN | $45,040 |
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How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $22.61 ($47,020 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $47,020 against $45,780 nationally, 3% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $47,330, so Madison pays 1% less.
Where does Madison rank for printing press operator pay?
81 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,790 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.