California Median
$46,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.17
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $45,780
State Rank
#20 of 51
12,320 employed here
How much does a Printing Press Operator make in California?
Printing Press Operators in California take home a median of $46,110 annually — roughly $22.17 an hour — which runs 1% above the national median of $45,780.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $36,580 while the top 10% make $63,910 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,530 and $54,870 a year.
Printing Press Operator salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,580 | $17.59 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,530 | $18.52 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,110 | $22.17 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $54,870 | $26.38 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,910 | $30.73 |
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How California compares
California ranks 20th out of 51 states and territories for Printing Press Operator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Printing Press Operator salary in other states
District of Columbia $116,630Massachusetts $53,050New Jersey $50,430Washington $49,800Oregon $48,760Minnesota $48,560New Hampshire $48,410Kentucky $48,000Colorado $47,860New York $47,860Maryland $47,840Maine $47,430Wisconsin $47,330Pennsylvania $47,010Arkansas $46,470Alaska $46,460Vermont $46,460Illinois $46,260Missouri $46,130Ohio $45,760Connecticut $45,670North Carolina $45,630Hawaii $45,390Rhode Island $45,380Michigan $45,280Indiana $45,230South Dakota $44,930Delaware $44,600Virginia $44,020Nevada $43,500Tennessee $43,160Arizona $42,950Texas $42,550Montana $42,220Nebraska $42,070Kansas $41,890Georgia $41,520West Virginia $41,200Florida $41,180Utah $41,030Iowa $40,790Wyoming $40,760South Carolina $40,470Idaho $38,650Mississippi $38,400North Dakota $37,850Louisiana $37,650New Mexico $37,110Oklahoma $36,760Alabama $36,670
Working as a Printing Press Operator in California
Nationally, about 144,000 people work as Printing Press Operators in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($46,110) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Printing Press Operator make in California?
The median Printing Press Operator salary in California is $46,110 per year, or about $22.17 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,580 at the entry level to $63,910 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Printing Press Operators about 1% more than the national median of $45,780. California ranks 20th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Printing Press Operators?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $46,110 a year. About 12,320 Printing Press Operators are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.