Printing Press Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$45,160
↑ 31.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Printing Press Operators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Printing Press Operators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 31.7% since 2011 ($34,290 → $45,160)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $45,160
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,160 | +7.9% |
| 2023 | $41,860 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | $39,350 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $37,770 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | $37,880 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | $36,910 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | $36,220 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | $35,760 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | $35,530 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | $35,240 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | $35,100 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | $34,920 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | $34,690 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | $34,290 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.