How much does a printing press operator make in Tucson?
$42,900a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $20.63 an hour or $3,575 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.63
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 194 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,080Median: $42,900Highest 10%: $55,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,080 | $15.90 | |
| 25th | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| Median | $42,900 | $20.63 | |
| 75th | $46,170 | $22.20 | |
| 90th | $55,830 | $26.84 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for printing press operators.
| Phoenix, AZ | $42,950 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $37,600 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aircraft Structure | $73,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $70,260 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $65,520 |
| Inspector | $59,080 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $58,390 |
| Machinist | $55,700 |
| Welder | $51,150 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $50,020 |
| Separating | $49,980 |
| Production Worker | $49,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $20.63 ($42,900 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $42,900 against $45,780 nationally, 6% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $42,950, so Tucson pays 0% more.
Where does Tucson rank for printing press operator pay?
194 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a printing press operator make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,830 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.