Printing Press Operators
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Printing Press Operators *
U S |
$15.09 | $18.89 | $23.83 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$18.30 | $19.39 | $24.45 |
Central Minnesota |
$15.02 | $18.82 | $23.87 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$15.13 | $18.88 | $23.90 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$18.18 | $18.73 | $23.10 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$16.49 | $18.88 | $23.90 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$17.60 | $21.20 | $23.90 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$18.30 | $21.38 | $25.11 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 6,250 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Printing Press Operators most often work?
- Printing and Related Support Activities
- Paper Manufacturing
- Publishing Industries (except Internet)
- Administrative and Support Services
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 5,524 new Printing Press Operators to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 160,900 | 144,900 | -15,900 | -9.9% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5,998 | 5,428 | -570 | -9.5% |
| Central Minnesota | 584 | 535 | -49 | -8.4% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 171 | 151 | -20 | -11.7% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 499 | 474 | -25 | -5% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 404 | 372 | -32 | -7.9% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 634 | 566 | -68 | -10.7% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 3,840 | 3,456 | -384 | -10% |
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