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How much does a printing press operator make in Pittsburgh?

$47,150a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $22.67 an hour or $3,929 a month.

Hourly
$22.67
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
77 of 302
Jobs in the area
1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,080Median: $47,150Highest 10%: $58,980
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,080$14.94
25th$37,040$17.81
Median$47,150$22.67
75th$51,670$24.84
90th$58,980$28.36

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Lancaster, PA$48,650
Philadelphia, PA$48,610
Lebanon, PA$47,380
York, PA$47,370
Scranton, PA$47,340
Reading, PA$47,240
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
Printing Press Operator salary in Pennsylvania Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Power Plant Operator$93,870
Gas Plant Operator$81,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,690
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,090
Petroleum Pump System Operator$72,190
Rolling Machine Setter$69,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,930
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,500
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,480
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $22.67 ($47,150 a year).

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

Yes: $47,150 against $45,780 nationally, 3% more.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $47,010, so Pittsburgh pays 0% more.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for printing press operator pay?

77 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,980 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.