As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Printing Operator in Illinois is $44,961, equivalent to $22 per hour, $865 weekly, or $3,747 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Printing Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Printing Operator in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $37,301 to $52,769. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,951) and 75th percentile ($49,048), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,769 per year. This $8,097 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Product Quality, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Illinois Printing Operator often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide for Printing Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Printing Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Printing Operator Salary $37,301 IL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Printing Operator Salary $40,951 IL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Printing Operator Salary $44,961 IL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Printing Operator Salary $49,048 IL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Printing Operator Salary $52,769 IL May 01, 2026
25% $40,951 10% $37,301 90% $52,769 75% $49,048 $44,961 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $51,767 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $51,058 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $47,180 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $47,066 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $47,771 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $51,145 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $47,033 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $47,129 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $47,835 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $46,831 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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    Printing Operator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    3 + years experience
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