How much does a printing press operator make in Rochester?
$59,200a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $28.46 an hour or $4,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.46
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,650Median: $59,200Highest 10%: $72,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| 25th | $46,190 | $22.21 | |
| Median | $59,200 | $28.46 | |
| 75th | $66,280 | $31.87 | |
| 90th | $72,750 | $34.98 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $50,170 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $49,220 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $47,320 |
| La Crosse, WI | $45,480 |
| Duluth, MN | $45,040 |
| Mankato, MN | $44,980 |
| Fargo, ND | $37,260 |
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How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $28.46 ($59,200 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $59,200 against $45,780 nationally, 29% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $48,560, so Rochester pays 22% more.
Where does Rochester rank for printing press operator pay?
2 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,750 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.