How much does a printing press operator make in Tennessee?
$43,160a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in Tennessee. That is $20.75 an hour or $3,597 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.75
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,870Median: $43,160Highest 10%: $58,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,870 | $14.84 | |
| 25th | $36,370 | $17.49 | |
| Median | $43,160 | $20.75 | |
| 75th | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| 90th | $58,310 | $28.03 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Clarksville, TN | $48,620 |
| Nashville, TN | $46,220 |
| Knoxville, TN | $45,920 |
| Morristown, TN | $43,990 |
| Memphis, TN | $43,450 |
| Kingsport, TN | $42,740 |
| Jackson, TN | $39,360 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $37,020 |
| Johnson City, TN | $34,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for printing press operators.
| 29. Delaware | $44,600 |
| 30. Virginia | $44,020 |
| 31. Nevada | $43,500 |
| 32. Tennessee | $43,160 |
| 33. Arizona | $42,950 |
| 34. Texas | $42,550 |
| 35. Montana | $42,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $20.75 ($43,160 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $43,160 against $45,780 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for printing press operator pay?
Tennessee ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays printing press operators the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY, with a median of $48,620 a year.
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.