How much does a printing press operator make in Seattle?
$52,040a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $25.02 an hour or $4,337 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.02
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 1,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,520Median: $52,040Highest 10%: $75,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| 25th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| Median | $52,040 | $25.02 | |
| 75th | $60,530 | $29.10 | |
| 90th | $75,590 | $36.34 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| Olympia, WA | $49,750 |
| Portland, OR | $49,670 |
| Kennewick, WA | $47,910 |
| Yakima, WA | $47,540 |
| Spokane, WA | $47,030 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $25.02 ($52,040 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $52,040 against $45,780 nationally, 14% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $49,800, so Seattle pays 4% more.
Where does Seattle rank for printing press operator pay?
11 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,590 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.