How much does a printing press operator make in Portland?
$49,670a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $23.88 an hour or $4,139 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.88
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,550Median: $49,670Highest 10%: $64,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,550 | $18.53 | |
| 25th | $45,410 | $21.83 | |
| Median | $49,670 | $23.88 | |
| 75th | $61,350 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $64,270 | $30.90 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| Salem, OR | $48,190 |
| Medford, OR | $47,780 |
| Bend, OR | $46,870 |
| Eugene, OR | $44,510 |
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How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $23.88 ($49,670 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $49,670 against $45,780 nationally, 8% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,760, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for printing press operator pay?
22 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,270 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.