Printing Press Operators pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for printing press operators is $23.88 an hour ($49,670 a year). About 1,030 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($45,780). It is 2% higher than the Oregon median ($48,760).
Pay range for printing press operators in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.53 | $38,550 |
| 25% of workers | $21.83 | $45,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.88 | $49,670 |
| 75% of workers | $29.50 | $61,350 |
| 90% of workers | $30.90 | $64,270 |
Printing Press Operators pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $49,670 | 1,030 |
| Salem | $48,190 | 70 |
| Medford | $47,780 | 70 |
| Bend | $46,870 | 70 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $44,510 | 110 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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)
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| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $47,470 |
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