Printing Press Operators Salary in North Dakota

Printing press operators in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $47,220 a year) and the least in Fargo ($41,090), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the printing press operators average at $41,960 and the median at $37,850 for 270 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,360.

Printing Press Operators average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$47,220
Fargo$41,090

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$47,220	$49,020	$37,840	$40,121	91
Fargo	$41,090	$37,260	$32,340	$35,196	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Printing Press Operators salary in other states

Printing Press Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-5112.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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