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How much does a printing press operator make in Richmond?

$44,110a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $21.21 an hour or $3,676 a month.

Hourly
$21.21
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
169 of 302
Jobs in the area
650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,270Median: $44,110Highest 10%: $62,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,270$14.55
25th$33,830$16.26
Median$44,110$21.21
75th$51,790$24.90
90th$62,060$29.84

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

Harrisonburg, VA$64,180
Staunton, VA$58,850
Washington, DC$49,490
Winchester, VA$48,020
Roanoke, VA$47,630
Charlottesville, VA$45,340
Lynchburg, VA$44,880
Kingsport, TN$42,740
Virginia Beach, VA$38,650
Printing Press Operator salary in Virginia Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Chemical Plant and System Operator$77,930
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,630
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$64,750
Power Plant Operator$63,640
Machinist$62,650
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,840
Coil Winder$60,310
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,970
Medical Appliance Technician$58,210
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $21.21 ($44,110 a year).

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

No: $44,110 against $45,780 nationally, 4% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $44,020, so Richmond pays 0% more.

Where does Richmond rank for printing press operator pay?

169 of 302 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,060 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.