How much does a printing press operator make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $23.37 an hour or $4,051 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.37
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 2,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $40,610 | $19.52 | |
| Median | $48,610 | $23.37 | |
| 75th | $59,400 | $28.56 | |
| 90th | $71,690 | $34.47 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| Lancaster, PA | $48,650 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $23.37 ($48,610 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $48,610 against $45,780 nationally, 6% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $47,010, so Philadelphia pays 3% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for printing press operator pay?
41 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,690 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.