Printing Press Operator Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$42,550
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.46
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $45,780
State Rank
#34 of 51
9,110 employed here

How much does a Printing Press Operator make in Texas?

A Printing Press Operator working in Texas earns a median salary of $42,550 per year, or about $20.46 per hour. That is 7% below the national median of $45,780 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $29,540 while the top 10% make $61,160 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,880 and $49,080 a year.

Printing Press Operator salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,540$14.20
25th percentile (early career)$35,880$17.25
50th percentile (median)$42,550$20.46
75th percentile (experienced)$49,080$23.60
90th percentile (top earners)$61,160$29.40

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 34th 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($42,550) 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 Texas?
The median Printing Press Operator salary in Texas is $42,550 per year, or about $20.46 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,540 at the entry level to $61,160 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Printing Press Operators about 7% less than the national median of $45,780. Texas ranks 34th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Printing Press Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $42,550 a year. About 9,110 Printing Press Operators are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.