Printing Press Operator Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$45,760
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+-0% vs US median
US median $45,780
State Rank
#21 of 51
7,500 employed here

How much does a Printing Press Operator make in Ohio?

A Printing Press Operator working in Ohio earns a median salary of $45,760 per year, or about $22.00 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $45,780 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $32,430 while the top 10% make $60,600 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,190 and $56,180 a year.

Printing Press Operator salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$32,430$15.59
25th percentile (early career)$37,190$17.88
50th percentile (median)$45,760$22.00
75th percentile (experienced)$56,180$27.01
90th percentile (top earners)$60,600$29.13

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 21st 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($45,760) 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 Ohio?
The median Printing Press Operator salary in Ohio is $45,760 per year, or about $22.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,430 at the entry level to $60,600 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Printing Press Operators about 0% more than the national median of $45,780. Ohio ranks 21st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Printing Press Operators?
Yes on pay — Ohio pays above the national median for this occupation, at $45,760 a year. About 7,500 Printing Press Operators are employed in Ohio. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.