Printing Press Operators Salary
The median pay for a printing press operators in Greeley, CO is $44,410/year ($21.35/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers.
So what does $44K get you in Greeley?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for printing press operators in metros near Greeley, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $49K | , |
| Boulder | $49K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $42K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $46K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Greeley, CO
Entry-level printing press operators (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $60K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
Printing Press Operators pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $117K | +155% | 350 |
| Massachusetts | $53K | +16% | 2,110 |
| New Jersey | $50K | +10% | 4,180 |
| Washington | $50K | +9% | 2,310 |
| Oregon | $49K | +7% | 1,330 |
| Minnesota | $49K | +6% | 4,960 |
| New Hampshire | $48K | +6% | 680 |
| Kentucky | $48K | +5% | 2,470 |
| New York | $48K | +5% | 6,700 |
| Colorado | $48K | +5% | 1,830 |
| Maryland | $48K | +4% | 1,250 |
| Maine | $47K | +4% | 300 |
| Wisconsin | $47K | +3% | 8,120 |
| Pennsylvania | $47K | +3% | 7,150 |
| Arkansas | $46K | +2% | 1,760 |
| Vermont | $46K | +1% | 190 |
| Alaska | $46K | +1% | 170 |
| Illinois | $46K | +1% | 9,550 |
| Missouri | $46K | +1% | 3,460 |
| California | $46K | +1% | 12,320 |
| Ohio | $46K | -0% | 7,500 |
| Connecticut | $46K | -0% | 1,610 |
| North Carolina | $46K | -0% | 3,910 |
| Hawaii | $45K | -1% | 350 |
| Rhode Island | $45K | -1% | 510 |
| Michigan | $45K | -1% | 5,110 |
| Indiana | $45K | -1% | 4,820 |
| South Dakota | $45K | -2% | 460 |
| Delaware | $45K | -3% | 210 |
| Virginia | $44K | -4% | 3,210 |
| Nevada | $44K | -5% | 1,360 |
| Tennessee | $43K | -6% | 3,510 |
| Arizona | $43K | -6% | 2,400 |
| Texas | $43K | -7% | 9,110 |
| Montana | $42K | -8% | 300 |
| Nebraska | $42K | -8% | 2,140 |
| Kansas | $42K | -8% | 2,640 |
| Georgia | $42K | -9% | 4,220 |
| West Virginia | $41K | -10% | 470 |
| Florida | $41K | -10% | 7,060 |
| Utah | $41K | -10% | 1,970 |
| Iowa | $41K | -11% | 2,070 |
| Wyoming | $41K | -11% | 90 |
| South Carolina | $40K | -12% | 2,100 |
| Idaho | $39K | -16% | 610 |
| Mississippi | $38K | -16% | 670 |
| North Dakota | $38K | -17% | 270 |
| Louisiana | $38K | -18% | 870 |
| New Mexico | $37K | -19% | 250 |
| Oklahoma | $37K | -20% | 1,140 |
| Alabama | $37K | -20% | 2,160 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for printing press operators in Greeley?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new printing press operators typically earn — is $37K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,218/month.
Is printing press operator a high-paying job in Greeley?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $44K locally vs. $46K nationally, a 3% difference.
How does Greeley compare to the national average for printing press operators?
Greeley pays $44K median vs. the U.S. average of $46K — that’s -3%.
How much do printing press operators make in Greeley, CO?
The median is $44,410 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,970, and experienced printing press operators can clear $59,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in Greeley?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,981/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a printing press operators salary go in Greeley?
Greeley 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 $44,410 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.