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How much does a printing press operator make in Trenton?

$55,920a year

Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $26.88 an hour or $4,660 a month.

Hourly
$26.88
Vs. national median
+22%
Rank among cities
6 of 302
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,780Median: $55,920Highest 10%: $76,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,780$18.16
25th$45,230$21.75
Median$55,920$26.88
75th$63,920$30.73
90th$76,640$36.85

Other cities in New Jersey

Median yearly pay for printing press operators.

New York, NY$49,620
Philadelphia, PA$48,610
Allentown, PA$47,110
Atlantic City, NJ$46,870
Printing Press Operator salary in New Jersey Printing Press Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Trenton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,240
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$76,510
Machinist$71,290
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,130
Coating$58,240
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$55,230
Welder$54,640
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,680
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$49,610
Inspector$48,990
Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Trenton?

The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $26.88 ($55,920 a year).

Do printing press operators make more in Trenton than the national average?

Yes: $55,920 against $45,780 nationally, 22% more.

How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?

The median in New Jersey is $50,430, so Trenton pays 11% more.

Where does Trenton rank for printing press operator pay?

6 of 302 metro areas with data.

How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Trenton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,640 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.