Printing Press Operator Salary in Oregon (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oregon Median
$48,760
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.44
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+7% vs US median
US median $45,780
State Rank
#5 of 51
1,330 employed here

How much does a Printing Press Operator make in Oregon?

A Printing Press Operator working in Oregon earns a median salary of $48,760 per year, or about $23.44 per hour. That is 7% above the national median of $45,780 for this occupation.

Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $37,270 while the top 10% make $63,510 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,620 and $58,390 a year.

Printing Press Operator salary range in Oregon

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,270$17.92
25th percentile (early career)$40,620$19.53
50th percentile (median)$48,760$23.44
75th percentile (experienced)$58,390$28.07
90th percentile (top earners)$63,510$30.53

How Oregon compares

Oregon ranks 5th 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 Oregon

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 Oregon pay ($48,760) 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 Oregon?
The median Printing Press Operator salary in Oregon is $48,760 per year, or about $23.44 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,270 at the entry level to $63,510 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Printing Press Operators about 7% more than the national median of $45,780. Oregon ranks 5th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Printing Press Operators?
Yes on pay — Oregon pays above the national median for this occupation, at $48,760 a year. About 1,330 Printing Press Operators are employed in Oregon. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), 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.