Printing Press Operator Salary in Indiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$45,230
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $45,780
State Rank
#27 of 51
4,820 employed here

How much does a Printing Press Operator make in Indiana?

A Printing Press Operator working in Indiana earns a median salary of $45,230 per year, or about $21.75 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $45,780 for this occupation.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $34,820 while the top 10% make $61,330 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,680 and $50,380 a year.

Printing Press Operator salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,820$16.74
25th percentile (early career)$37,680$18.12
50th percentile (median)$45,230$21.75
75th percentile (experienced)$50,380$24.22
90th percentile (top earners)$61,330$29.49

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 27th 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 Indiana

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 Indiana pay ($45,230) 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 Indiana?
The median Printing Press Operator salary in Indiana is $45,230 per year, or about $21.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,820 at the entry level to $61,330 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Printing Press Operators about 1% less than the national median of $45,780. Indiana ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Printing Press Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $45,230 a year. About 4,820 Printing Press Operators are employed in Indiana. 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 Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.