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How much does a printing press operator make in Nashville?

$46,220a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $22.22 an hour or $3,852 a month.

Hourly
$22.22
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
103 of 302
Jobs in the area
1,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,260Median: $46,220Highest 10%: $58,480
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,260$16.95
25th$38,690$18.60
Median$46,220$22.22
75th$50,050$24.06
90th$58,480$28.12

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Clarksville, TN$48,620
Knoxville, TN$45,920
Morristown, TN$43,990
Memphis, TN$43,450
Kingsport, TN$42,740
Jackson, TN$39,360
Chattanooga, TN$37,020
Printing Press Operator salary in Tennessee Printing Press Operator salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $22.22 ($46,220 a year).

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

Yes: $46,220 against $45,780 nationally, 1% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $43,160, so Nashville pays 7% more.

Where does Nashville rank for printing press operator pay?

103 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,480 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.