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Printing Press Operators

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Printing Press Operators

National Avg Annual Salary

$46,620

National Avg Hourly Wage

$22.41

National Total Employment

145,110

Top Metro Avg Salary

$63,570

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $105,570.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 11,990 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV shows an average annual salary of $63,570.

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Largest Metro Market

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN has a broad labor footprint with 8,170 jobs.

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Top States for Printing Press Operators

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $105,570 350 Open
New Jersey NJ $55,230 3,840 Open
Rhode Island RI $53,090 450 Open
Massachusetts MA $52,620 2,340 Open
Minnesota MN $52,370 4,800 Open
Washington WA $51,510 2,060 Open
Maryland MD $50,740 1,280 Open
Vermont VT $50,340 210 Open
New York NY $50,200 7,200 Open
Wisconsin WI $49,890 6,480 Open

Top Metro Areas for Printing Press Operators

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