Printing Press Operator Salary in Hawaii (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Printing Press Operators in Hawaii, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Hawaii Median
$45,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.82
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $45,780
State Rank
#24 of 51
350 employed here

How much does a Printing Press Operator make in Hawaii?

A Printing Press Operator working in Hawaii earns a median salary of $45,390 per year, or about $21.82 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $45,780 for this occupation.

Within Hawaii, entry-level pay starts around $29,120 while the top 10% make $64,700 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,940 and $53,980 a year.

Printing Press Operator salary range in Hawaii

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,120$14.00
25th percentile (early career)$37,940$18.24
50th percentile (median)$45,390$21.82
75th percentile (experienced)$53,980$25.95
90th percentile (top earners)$64,700$31.11

How Hawaii compares

Hawaii ranks 24th out of 51 states and territories for Printing Press Operator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$116,630
2Massachusetts$53,050
3New Jersey$50,430
4Washington$49,800
5Oregon$48,760

Working as a Printing Press Operator in Hawaii

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 Hawaii pay ($45,390) 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 Hawaii?
The median Printing Press Operator salary in Hawaii is $45,390 per year, or about $21.82 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,120 at the entry level to $64,700 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Hawaii pay compare to the national average?
Hawaii pays Printing Press Operators about 1% less than the national median of $45,780. Hawaii ranks 24th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Hawaii a good state for Printing Press Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $45,390 a year. About 350 Printing Press Operators are employed in Hawaii. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Hawaii?
The highest-paying occupations in Hawaii include Physician, All Other ($339,290), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($338,130), Psychiatrist ($289,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

← See the national Printing Press Operator salary report

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.