Printing Press Operators pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for printing press operators is $20.65 an hour ($42,950 a year). About 1,900 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($45,780). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($42,950).
Pay range for printing press operators in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.38 | $36,140 |
| 25% of workers | $18.91 | $39,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.65 | $42,950 |
| 75% of workers | $23.35 | $48,570 |
| 90% of workers | $29.55 | $61,470 |
Printing Press Operators pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $42,950 | 1,900 |
| Tucson | $42,900 | 260 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $37,600 | 100 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for printing press operators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -8.7% over ten years, declining · about 12,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $43,900 |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $49,160 |
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