How much does a printing press operator make in Wisconsin?
$47,330a year
Median yearly pay for printing press operators in Wisconsin. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,944 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.75
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,980Median: $47,330Highest 10%: $65,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,980 | $17.78 | |
| 25th | $40,080 | $19.27 | |
| Median | $47,330 | $22.75 | |
| 75th | $59,770 | $28.74 | |
| 90th | $65,260 | $31.38 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oshkosh, WI | $58,750 |
| Wausau, WI | $50,650 |
| Kenosha, WI | $50,540 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $50,310 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $50,170 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $47,400 |
| Green Bay, WI | $47,330 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $47,220 |
| Madison, WI | $47,020 |
| Racine, WI | $46,110 |
| Appleton, WI | $46,090 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $45,550 |
| La Crosse, WI | $45,480 |
| Janesville, WI | $45,430 |
| Duluth, MN | $45,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for printing press operators.
| 10. New York | $47,860 |
| 11. Maryland | $47,840 |
| 12. Maine | $47,430 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $47,330 |
| 14. Pennsylvania | $47,010 |
| 15. Arkansas | $46,470 |
| 16. Alaska | $46,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $22.75 ($47,330 a year).
Do printing press operators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $47,330 against $45,780 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for printing press operator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays printing press operators the most?
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, with a median of $58,750 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.