Press Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Press Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Press Technician in the United States is $50,805 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Press Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,391
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,600 to $56,346
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,860
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Press Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $56,346 $4,696 $1,084 $27
Average $50,805 $4,234 $977 $24
25th Percentile $45,600 $3,800 $877 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Press Technician Salaries

A Press Technician'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 Do Press Technician 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 Press Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $56,252.
  • California: $56,038.
  • Massachusetts: $55,291.

Top Paying Cities for Press Technicians

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: $64,081
  • San Francisco: $63,379
  • Oakland: $62,043

What Skills Can Increase a Press Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Problem Solving (Mentioned in 4.68% Job Postings): Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
  • Quality Control (Mentioned in 2.81% Job Postings): Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 1.94% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Problem Solving 4.68%
Quality Control 2.81%
Continuous Improvement 1.94%
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 a Press Technician's salary.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Customer Service: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Time Management
$53,345
5%
Leadership
$52,837
4%
Customer Service
$52,329
3%
Decision Making
$52,329
3%
Data Collection
$52,329
3%
Empowerment
$52,329
3%
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Press Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Press Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Media and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Press Technician positions in MFG Durable or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Press Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Press Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Media$66,047$32.030%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$60,966$29.020%
Healthcare$55,886$27.010%

How Education impacts a Press Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Press Technicians 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 a Press Technician with a No Diploma is between $47,640 and $51,153).

Press Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Press Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.7%
High School 66.7%
Associates 25.9%
Bachelors 3.7%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Press Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Press Technician'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Press Technician

Salaries for a Press Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,037 in 2023 to around $47,580 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Press Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Press Technician Over Time

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FAQ about Press Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Press Technician?

The Media industry offers the highest average compensation for Press Technician roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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