Printing Press Operators Salary in Georgia
The median pay for a printing press operators in Georgia is $42,800/year ($20.58/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Georgia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $43K get you in Georgia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Georgia
Entry-level printing press operators (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $60K or more, a $31K spread from bottom to top.
Printing Press Operators salary by metro in Georgia
10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $45K | +6% | 120 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $44K | +3% | 3,000 |
| Rome | $43K | +1% | 40 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $39K | -9% | 40 |
| Savannah | $39K | -10% | 70 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $38K | -10% | 80 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $38K | -11% | 60 |
| Dalton | $37K | -14% | 300 |
| Columbus | $36K | -16% | 100 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $34K | -21% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do printing press operators make in Georgia?
The median is $42,800 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,670, and experienced printing press operators can clear $60,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in Georgia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,877/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 49.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a printing press operators salary go in Georgia?
Georgia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median printing press operators salary is worth about $46,577 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do printing press operators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.