Printing Press Operators pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,350 or more. The middle half of printing press operators in Washington earn between $38,290 and $66,480.
- $35K10th
- $38K25th
- $49KMedian
- $66K75th
- $118K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,820 | $5,068 | $29.24 |
| Median | $49,490 | $4,124 | $23.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,290 | $3,191 | $18.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,480 | $5,540 | $31.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Printing Press Operators pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Printing press operators in Washington earn 42% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($104,930) and 28% more than the U.S. average ($47,360). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $45,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $60,820 | $49,490 | $34,960 | $118,350 | 1,700 |
| Washington, D.C. | $104,930 | $116,630 | $48,840 | $138,590 | 350 |
| United States | $47,360 | $45,780 | $33,330 | $63,520 | 144,260 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Printing Press Operators salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $60,820, a single filer in Washington takes home about $48,542 a year, or $4,045 a month and $1,867 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $49,148 | $4,096 |
| Working in DC | $48,542 | $4,045 |
| Working in MD | $48,372 | $4,031 |
| Working in VA | $48,366 | $4,030 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for printing press operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $60,820 buys what about $55,858 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Printing Press Operators salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$51,590
- Baltimore, MD$49,790
- Winchester, VA$52,870
- Gettysburg, PA$50,640
- Chambersburg, PA$47,040
- Harrisonburg, VA$56,100
Highest-paying cities for printing press operators
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,820).
- Washington, DC$60,820
- Staunton, VA$56,800
- Napa, CA$56,790
- Rochester, MN$56,720
- Seattle, WA$56,140
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Printing Press Operators salary in Washington: questions
How much do printing press operators make an hour in Washington?
$29.24 an hour on average, and $23.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level printing press operators salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the printing press operators take-home pay in Washington?
About $48,542 a year ($4,045 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,820.
Do printing press operators earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% more than the U.S. average for this job ($47,360).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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