How much does a printing press operator make in Salem?
$48,190a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $23.17 an hour or $4,016 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.17
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,650Median: $48,190Highest 10%: $61,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,650 | $17.14 | |
| 25th | $41,720 | $20.06 | |
| Median | $48,190 | $23.17 | |
| 75th | $58,200 | $27.98 | |
| 90th | $61,160 | $29.40 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| Portland, OR | $49,670 |
| Medford, OR | $47,780 |
| Bend, OR | $46,870 |
| Eugene, OR | $44,510 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $65,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $62,220 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $62,090 |
| Crushing | $59,290 |
| Machinist | $58,930 |
| Welder | $57,180 |
| Separating | $55,100 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $53,920 |
| Molder | $52,220 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $51,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $23.17 ($48,190 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $48,190 against $45,780 nationally, 5% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,760, so Salem pays 1% less.
Where does Salem rank for printing press operator pay?
48 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,160 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.