Printing Press Operator Career

Job Description: Set up and operate digital, letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, or other printing machines. Includes short-run offset printing presses.


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Printing Press Operator Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$46,620

Median Hourly Wage

$22.41*

Total Employed Nationally

145,110


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.