How much does a printing press operator make in Pennsylvania?
$47,010a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in Pennsylvania. That is $22.60 an hour or $3,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.60
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,850Median: $47,010Highest 10%: $63,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,850 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| Median | $47,010 | $22.60 | |
| 75th | $56,350 | $27.09 | |
| 90th | $63,690 | $30.62 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lancaster, PA | $48,650 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,610 |
| Lebanon, PA | $47,380 |
| York, PA | $47,370 |
| Scranton, PA | $47,340 |
| Reading, PA | $47,240 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,150 |
| Allentown, PA | $47,110 |
| Williamsport, PA | $46,570 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $46,520 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $45,820 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $45,390 |
| Altoona, PA | $44,580 |
| Erie, PA | $36,090 |
| Johnstown, PA | $35,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for printing press operators.
| 11. Maryland | $47,840 |
| 12. Maine | $47,430 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $47,330 |
| 14. Pennsylvania | $47,010 |
| 15. Arkansas | $46,470 |
| 16. Alaska | $46,460 |
| 17. Vermont | $46,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $22.60 ($47,010 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $47,010 against $45,780 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for printing press operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays printing press operators the most?
Lancaster, PA, with a median of $48,650 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.