Colorado Median
$47,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.01
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $45,780
State Rank
#9 of 51
1,830 employed here
How much does a Printing Press Operator make in Colorado?
Printing Press Operators in Colorado take home a median of $47,860 annually — roughly $23.01 an hour — which runs 5% above the national median of $45,780.
Within Colorado, entry-level pay starts around $37,400 while the top 10% make $63,270 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,520 and $52,250 a year.
Printing Press Operator salary range in Colorado
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,400 | $17.98 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $40,520 | $19.48 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,860 | $23.01 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $52,250 | $25.12 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,270 | $30.42 |
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How Colorado compares
Colorado ranks 9th 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 $48,000New York $47,860Maryland $47,840Maine $47,430Wisconsin $47,330Pennsylvania $47,010Arkansas $46,470Alaska $46,460Vermont $46,460Illinois $46,260Missouri $46,130California $46,110Ohio $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 Colorado
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 Colorado pay ($47,860) 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 Colorado?
The median Printing Press Operator salary in Colorado is $47,860 per year, or about $23.01 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,400 at the entry level to $63,270 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Colorado pay compare to the national average?
Colorado pays Printing Press Operators about 5% more than the national median of $45,780. Colorado ranks 9th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Colorado a good state for Printing Press Operators?
Yes on pay — Colorado pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,860 a year. About 1,830 Printing Press Operators are employed in Colorado. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado?
The highest-paying occupations in Colorado include Orthodontist ($416,000), Dermatologist ($398,810), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($385,410), 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.