Assistant Pressman Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Pressman make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Pressman in the United States is $36,993 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, an Assistant Pressman's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,932
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,163 to $40,102
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,586
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Assistant Pressman Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $40,102 $3,342 $771 $19
Average $36,993 $3,083 $711 $18
25th Percentile $34,163 $2,847 $657 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Pressman Salaries

An Assistant Pressman's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Pressman Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Pressman's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $35,811
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $36,432
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $37,641
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $37,770
  • Expert (over 8 years): $37,857
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Pressman$35,811
Intermediate Level Assistant Pressman$36,432
Senior Level Assistant Pressman$37,641
Specialist Level Assistant Pressman$37,770
Expert Level Assistant Pressman$37,857
$35,811 0 yr
$36,432 < 2 yrs
$37,641 2-4 yrs
$37,770 5-8 yrs
$37,857 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Pressman Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Pressmans. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $40,959.
  • California: $40,803.
  • Massachusetts: $40,259.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Pressmans

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $46,659
  • San Francisco: $46,148
  • Oakland: $45,176

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Pressman's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Integrity (Mentioned in 5.44% Job Postings): Is about having strong principles and values, which you demonstrate through your conduct in the work environment. A common integrity definition states that people with integrity do the right thing even when nobody is watching.
  • Preventive Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.85% Job Postings): Preventive maintenance is the act of performing regularly scheduled maintenance activities to help prevent unexpected failures in the future. Put simply, it's about fixing things before they break.
  • Services Marketing (Mentioned in 1.99% Job Postings): Services marketing is a form of marketing businesses that provide a service to their customers use to increase brand awareness and sales
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Integrity 5.44%
Preventive Maintenance 2.85%
Services Marketing 1.99%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Pressman's salary.
  • Microsoft Office: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Microsoft Office
 $48,461
31%
Time Management
 $42,912
16%
Accountability
 $41,802
13%
Public Service
 $41,802
13%
Continuous Improvement
 $41,432
12%
Insight
 $41,432
12%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Pressman's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Pressmans enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Pressman with a No Diploma is between $37,842 and $39,522).

Assistant Pressman Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Pressman
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 50.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 25.0%
Bachelors 25.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Pressman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Pressman's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$34,163
Average $36,993/year
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$2,847
Average $3,083/month
$3,342
$657
Average $711/week
$771
$16
Average $18/hour
$19
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $40,102 $3,342 $771 $19
Average $36,993 $3,083 $711 $18
25th Percentile $34,163 $2,847 $657 $16

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Salary Trends for Assistant Pressman

Salaries for an Assistant Pressman can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,884 in 2023 to around $39,677 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Pressman salary trends, .

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