Illinois Median
$46,260
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.24
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $45,780
State Rank
#18 of 51
9,550 employed here
How much does a Printing Press Operator make in Illinois?
Printing Press Operators in Illinois take home a median of $46,260 annually — roughly $22.24 an hour — which runs 1% above the national median of $45,780.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $31,450 while the top 10% make $66,250 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,470 and $59,170 a year.
Printing Press Operator salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,450 | $15.12 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,470 | $17.53 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,260 | $22.24 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $59,170 | $28.45 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $66,250 | $31.85 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 18th 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 $46,460Missouri $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 Illinois
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 Illinois pay ($46,260) 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 Illinois?
The median Printing Press Operator salary in Illinois is $46,260 per year, or about $22.24 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,450 at the entry level to $66,250 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Printing Press Operators about 1% more than the national median of $45,780. Illinois ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Printing Press Operators?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $46,260 a year. About 9,550 Printing Press Operators are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), 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.