How much does a printing press operator make in Rockford?
$42,920a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $20.63 an hour or $3,577 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.63
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 192 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,680Median: $42,920Highest 10%: $64,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,680 | $15.23 | |
| 25th | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| Median | $42,920 | $20.63 | |
| 75th | $52,410 | $25.20 | |
| 90th | $64,820 | $31.16 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,610 |
| St. Louis, MO | $47,710 |
| Chicago, IL | $46,580 |
| Decatur, IL | $44,980 |
| Peoria, IL | $44,750 |
| Champaign, IL | $44,400 |
| Davenport, IA | $37,710 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37,330 |
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Salaries for every job in Rockford, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $20.63 ($42,920 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Rockford than the national average?
No: $42,920 against $45,780 nationally, 6% less.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $46,260, so Rockford pays 7% less.
Where does Rockford rank for printing press operator pay?
192 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,820 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.