Printing Press Operator Salary in Maryland (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$47,840
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $45,780
State Rank
#11 of 51
1,250 employed here

How much does a Printing Press Operator make in Maryland?

Printing Press Operators in Maryland take home a median of $47,840 annually — roughly $23.00 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $45,780.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $35,690 while the top 10% make $64,160 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,700 and $59,650 a year.

Printing Press Operator salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,690$17.16
25th percentile (early career)$38,700$18.61
50th percentile (median)$47,840$23.00
75th percentile (experienced)$59,650$28.68
90th percentile (top earners)$64,160$30.85

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 11th 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 Maryland

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 Maryland pay ($47,840) 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 Maryland?
The median Printing Press Operator salary in Maryland is $47,840 per year, or about $23.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,690 at the entry level to $64,160 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Printing Press Operators about 4% more than the national median of $45,780. Maryland ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Printing Press Operators?
Yes on pay — Maryland pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,840 a year. About 1,250 Printing Press Operators are employed in Maryland. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), 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.