Printing Press Operators pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for printing press operators is $23.13 an hour ($48,110 a year). About 1,340 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($45,780). It is about the same as the Kentucky median ($48,000).
Pay range for printing press operators in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.26 | $35,900 |
| 25% of workers | $21.84 | $45,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.13 | $48,110 |
| 75% of workers | $28.97 | $60,260 |
| 90% of workers | $30.75 | $63,960 |
Printing Press Operators pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $48,890 | 40 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $48,110 | 1,340 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $47,400 | 350 |
| Bowling Green | $45,100 | 90 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $60,230 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $49,180 |
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