How much does a printing press operator make in St. Louis?
$47,710a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $22.94 an hour or $3,976 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.94
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,340Median: $47,710Highest 10%: $71,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,340 | $17.47 | |
| 25th | $39,770 | $19.12 | |
| Median | $47,710 | $22.94 | |
| 75th | $58,910 | $28.32 | |
| 90th | $71,720 | $34.48 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| Jefferson City, MO | $49,610 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,610 |
| Joplin, MO | $46,660 |
| Kansas City, MO | $46,560 |
| Columbia, MO | $45,170 |
| Springfield, MO | $44,410 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $22.94 ($47,710 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $47,710 against $45,780 nationally, 4% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $46,130, so St. Louis pays 3% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for printing press operator pay?
58 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,720 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.