Printing Press Operators Salary
The median pay for a printing press operators in Longview-Kelso, WA is $45,050/year ($21.66/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $62K for experienced workers.
So what does $45K get you in Longview-Kelso?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Longview-Kelso’s Regional Price Parity (97.5). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Longview-Kelso
Printing press operators pay in Longview-Kelso tracks closely to the national median, $45K locally vs. $46K nationwide, a 2% difference. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,451/month, which is 45.5% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 97.5) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for printing press operators in metros near Longview-Kelso, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $52K | , |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $47K | , |
| Kennewick-Richland | $48K | , |
| Yakima | $48K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Longview-Kelso, WA
Entry-level printing press operators (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $62K or more, a $22K spread from bottom to top.
Printing Press Operators pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Printing Press Operators salary in all states
| 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
Can a printing press operator afford a 2BR apartment alone in Longview-Kelso?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $45K, rent takes 45.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,451/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for printing press operators in Longview-Kelso?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new printing press operators typically earn — is $40K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,373/month. At HUD’s $1,451/month FMR, rent would take 61% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is printing press operator a high-paying job in Longview-Kelso?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $45K locally vs. $46K nationally, a 2% difference.
How does Longview-Kelso compare to the national average for printing press operators?
Longview-Kelso pays $45K median vs. the U.S. average of $46K — that’s -2%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97.5), the purchasing-power equivalent is $46K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do printing press operators make in Longview-Kelso, WA?
The median is $45,050 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,550, and experienced printing press operators can clear $61,510. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in Longview-Kelso?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,186/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,451/month, which eats 45.5% 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 Longview-Kelso?
Longview-Kelso 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 $46,205 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.