Press Operator Salary in Virginia

How much does a Press Operator make in Virginia?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Press Operator in Virginia is $50,545 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,855
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,787 to $56,465
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,454

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Press Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,465	$4,705	$1,086	$27
Average	$50,545	$4,212	$972	$24
25th Percentile	$45,787	$3,816	$881	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Press Operator Salaries

A Press Operator'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Press Operator 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 Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,575.
California: $55,364.
Massachusetts: $54,626.

District of Columbia $55,575 California $55,364 Massachusetts $54,626 Washington $54,425 New Jersey $54,405 Alaska $54,335 Connecticut $53,642 New York $53,361

Hawaii $52,463 Rhode Island $52,041 Maryland $51,755 Minnesota $51,363 Colorado $51,213 Illinois $51,163 Oregon $50,972 Delaware $50,831

New Hampshire $50,743 Virginia $50,545 Pennsylvania $49,968 Nevada $49,677 North Dakota $49,582 Michigan $49,431 Wisconsin $49,376 Vermont $49,265

Texas $48,959 Maine $48,939 Arizona $48,909 Ohio $48,874 Georgia $48,412 Indiana $48,181 Wyoming $48,136 Utah $48,066

Iowa $48,036 Kansas $47,795 Louisiana $47,724 North Carolina $47,699 Missouri $47,689 Florida $47,493 Montana $47,388 Nebraska $47,288

Kentucky $47,232 South Carolina $47,032 Tennessee $46,906 Idaho $46,856 New Mexico $46,490 Oklahoma $46,409 Alabama $46,113 South Dakota $45,616

Arkansas $45,345 West Virginia $45,200 Mississippi $44,763

Top Paying Cities for Press Operators

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:

Ivanhoe: $46,485
Lambsburg: $46,583
Laurel Fork: $46,636

Ivanhoe, VA $46,485 Lambsburg, VA $46,583 Laurel Fork, VA $46,636 Marion, VA $46,242 Max Meadows, VA $46,558 Meadowview, VA $45,826 Mouth Of Wilson, VA $46,197 Rocky Gap, VA $46,223

Ruther Glen, VA $48,758 Sealston, VA $50,020 Sharps, VA $48,544 Spotsylvania, VA $49,214 Sparta, VA $48,956 Stafford, VA $51,464 Stratford, VA $49,494 Tappahannock, VA $48,844

Thornburg, VA $49,376 Unionville, VA $48,575 Village, VA $48,783 Warsaw, VA $48,956 Weems, VA $47,995 Sandy Point, VA $49,020 White Stone, VA $47,862 Wicomico Church, VA $48,211

Woodford, VA $49,174 Zacata, VA $49,341 Winchester, VA $49,109 Bentonville, VA $48,688 Berryville, VA $49,817 Boyce, VA $49,908 Brucetown, VA $49,141 Chester Gap, VA $49,617

Clear Brook, VA $48,894 Cross Junction, VA $47,308 Fishers Hill, VA $47,988 Flint Hill, VA $49,348 Front Royal, VA $49,377 Gore, VA $47,573 Hume, VA $50,015 Huntly, VA $49,431

Strasburg, VA $47,801 Linden, VA $50,137 Markham, VA $50,126 Maurertown, VA $47,151 Middletown, VA $48,735 Millwood, VA $49,819 Rileyville, VA $48,142 Earlysville, VA $47,437

Esmont, VA $46,998 Faber, VA $46,790 Fishersville, VA $47,225 Free Union, VA $47,358 Gordonsville, VA $47,855 Greenwood, VA $47,168 Ivy, VA $47,457 Keene, VA $47,188

Keswick, VA $47,551 Locust Dale, VA $48,069 Lovingston, VA $46,288 Lyndhurst, VA $46,637 Montpelier Station, VA $47,866 Nellysford, VA $46,691 North Garden, VA $47,142 Orange, VA $48,335

Palmyra, VA $47,571 Piney River, VA $46,072 Quinque, VA $47,558 Roseland, VA $46,250 Ruckersville, VA $47,538 Schuyler, VA $46,833 Shipman, VA $46,281 Somerset, VA $47,868

Stanardsville, VA $47,400 Troy, VA $47,623 Tyro, VA $46,376 Waynesboro, VA $47,297 White Hall, VA $47,382 Woodberry Forest, VA $48,054 Achilles, VA $47,323 Amelia Court House, VA $48,202

Ark, VA $47,624 Arvonia, VA $47,202 Ashland, VA $48,671 Aylett, VA $48,694 Barhamsville, VA $47,993 Beaumont, VA $48,191 Beaverdam, VA $48,666 Bena, VA $47,310

Bohannon, VA $47,504 Bremo Bluff, VA $47,509 Bruington, VA $48,597 Bumpass, VA $48,593 Cardinal, VA $47,525 Cartersville, VA $47,902 Charles City, VA $48,293 Christchurch, VA $47,899

Church View, VA $48,010 Cobbs Creek, VA $47,657 Columbia, VA $47,777 Crozier, VA $48,512 Cumberland, VA $47,512 Deltaville, VA $47,696 Diggs, VA $47,522 Redwood, VA $46,249

Rich Creek, VA $46,406 Ridgeway, VA $46,730 Riner, VA $46,402 Ripplemead, VA $46,281 Rocky Mount, VA $46,290 Salem, VA $46,064 Sandy Level, VA $46,389 Shawsville, VA $46,206

Spencer, VA $46,718 Staffordsville, VA $46,486 Stanleytown, VA $46,806 Stuart, VA $46,706 Thaxton, VA $46,151 Troutville, VA $46,134 Union Hall, VA $46,298 Vesta, VA $46,647

Villamont, VA $46,128 Vinton, VA $46,042 Wirtz, VA $46,156 Woolwine, VA $46,614 Bristol, VA $44,906 Abingdon, VA $45,572 Andover, VA $45,437 Appalachia, VA $45,437

Bee, VA $45,998 Ben Hur, VA $45,625 Big Stone Gap, VA $45,031 Birchleaf, VA $46,043 Blackwater, VA $45,088 Castlewood, VA $45,219 Cleveland, VA $45,768 Clinchco, VA $46,003

Clintwood, VA $45,951 Coeburn, VA $45,512 Damascus, VA $45,929 Dante, VA $45,771 Davenport, VA $46,088 Dryden, VA $45,179 Duffield, VA $44,797 Dungannon, VA $44,960

East Stone Gap, VA $45,126 Ewing, VA $46,201 Fort Blackmore, VA $44,672 Gate City, VA $44,367 Haysi, VA $46,266 Hiltons, VA $44,472 Honaker, VA $46,024 Jonesville, VA $45,736

Keokee, VA $45,313 Lebanon, VA $45,591 Mc Clure, VA $45,780 Mendota, VA $44,920 Nickelsville, VA $44,732 Nora, VA $45,659 Norton, VA $45,485 Pennington Gap, VA $45,302

Pound, VA $45,673 Rosedale, VA $45,973 Rose Hill, VA $46,121 Saint Charles, VA $45,568 Saint Paul, VA $45,508 Weber City, VA $44,231 Whitetop, VA $46,109 Wise, VA $45,607

Pulaski, VA $46,604 Atkins, VA $46,211 Austinville, VA $46,584 Barren Springs, VA $46,624 Bastian, VA $46,217 Bland, VA $46,325 Broadford, VA $46,169 Cana, VA $46,655

Ceres, VA $46,173 Chilhowie, VA $46,157 Cripple Creek, VA $46,366 Crockett, VA $46,355 Draper, VA $46,565 Dugspur, VA $46,600 Elk Creek, VA $46,333 Emory, VA $46,027

Fancy Gap, VA $46,615 Fries, VA $46,489 Galax, VA $46,565 Glade Spring, VA $45,935 Rural Retreat, VA $46,296 Saltville, VA $46,177 Speedwell, VA $46,326 Sugar Grove, VA $46,222

Tannersville, VA $46,141 Troutdale, VA $46,189 Willis, VA $46,575 Woodlawn, VA $46,593 Wytheville, VA $46,462 Staunton, VA $47,240 Augusta Springs, VA $47,040 Bacova, VA $46,819

Blue Grass, VA $46,838 Brownsburg, VA $46,558 Buena Vista, VA $46,177 Churchville, VA $47,371 Clifton Forge, VA $46,661 Covington, VA $46,408 Craigsville, VA $47,045 Crimora, VA $47,420

Deerfield, VA $47,082 Doe Hill, VA $47,042 Fairfield, VA $46,490 Fort Defiance, VA $47,455 Glen Wilton, VA $46,484 Goshen, VA $46,843 Greenville, VA $46,814 Grottoes, VA $47,464

Head Waters, VA $47,120 Hot Springs, VA $46,689 Iron Gate, VA $46,741 Lexington, VA $46,571 Low Moor, VA $46,632 Mc Dowell, VA $47,061 Middlebrook, VA $46,825 Millboro, VA $46,862

Mint Spring, VA $47,061 Montebello, VA $46,399 Monterey, VA $46,925 Mount Sidney, VA $47,476 Mustoe, VA $47,003 New Hope, VA $47,448 Port Republic, VA $47,438 Raphine, VA $46,615

Rockbridge Baths, VA $46,661 Selma, VA $46,678 Steeles Tavern, VA $46,710 Stuarts Draft, VA $46,885 Swoope, VA $47,157 Verona, VA $47,476 Vesuvius, VA $46,294 Warm Springs, VA $46,834

West Augusta, VA $47,185 Weyers Cave, VA $47,487 Williamsville, VA $47,087 Lynchburg, VA $45,486 Altavista, VA $45,917 Alton, VA $46,921 Amherst, VA $45,795 Appomattox, VA $45,877

Bedford, VA $46,157 Big Island, VA $45,904 Blairs, VA $46,910 Brookneal, VA $46,099 Buffalo Junction, VA $47,069 Callands, VA $46,683 Chatham, VA $46,721 Clifford, VA $45,865

Clover, VA $46,806 Cluster Springs, VA $47,067 Coleman Falls, VA $45,674 Concord, VA $45,548 Crystal Hill, VA $46,734 Danville, VA $46,947 Hillsville, VA $46,655 Carson, VA $48,453

Hiwassee, VA $46,502 Independence, VA $46,341 Annandale, VA $55,138 Burke, VA $54,622 Dumfries, VA $53,022 Dunn Loring, VA $55,209 Fairfax, VA $54,384 Fairfax Station, VA $54,237

Falls Church, VA $55,257 Fort Belvoir, VA $54,589 Great Falls, VA $54,386 Greenway, VA $55,256 Lorton, VA $54,281 Merrifield, VA $55,082 Mc Lean, VA $55,251 West Mclean, VA $55,256

Mount Vernon, VA $54,794 Newington, VA $54,668 Dry Fork, VA $46,819 Brooke, VA $51,090 Evington, VA $45,738 Forest, VA $45,649 Gladstone, VA $45,917 Gladys, VA $45,918

Glasgow, VA $46,212 Goode, VA $45,800 Gretna, VA $46,388 Halifax, VA $46,907 Howardsville, VA $46,832 Hurt, VA $46,129 Java, VA $46,667 Ararat, VA $46,644

Axton, VA $46,788 Bassett, VA $46,754 Belspring, VA $46,511 Bent Mountain, VA $46,117 Blacksburg, VA $46,292 Blue Ridge, VA $46,101 Boones Mill, VA $46,084 Buchanan, VA $46,257

Callaway, VA $46,204 Christiansburg, VA $46,296 Cascade, VA $46,747 Catawba, VA $46,178 Check, VA $46,276 Claudville, VA $46,616 Cloverdale, VA $46,015 Collinsville, VA $46,909

Copper Hill, VA $46,215 Critz, VA $46,691 Daleville, VA $46,062 Dublin, VA $46,536 Eagle Rock, VA $46,390 Eggleston, VA $46,442 Elliston, VA $46,168 Ferrum, VA $46,463

Fieldale, VA $46,842 Fincastle, VA $46,206 Floyd, VA $46,467 Glade Hill, VA $46,260 Glen Lyn, VA $46,294 Goodview, VA $46,096 Hardy, VA $46,077 Henry, VA $46,533

Huddleston, VA $46,248 Keeling, VA $46,863 Chester, VA $48,681 Chesterfield, VA $48,651 Church Road, VA $48,491 Colonial Heights, VA $48,701 Courtland, VA $47,530 Dendron, VA $47,673

Dewitt, VA $48,336 Dinwiddie, VA $48,468 Disputanta, VA $48,507 Dolphin, VA $47,805 Drewryville, VA $47,426 Ebony, VA $47,099 Elberon, VA $47,476 Emporia, VA $47,533

Ford, VA $48,378 Franklin, VA $47,384 Freeman, VA $47,794 Gasburg, VA $47,200 Hopewell, VA $48,600 Ivor, VA $47,460 Jarratt, VA $47,944 Lawrenceville, VA $47,627

Mc Kenney, VA $48,209 Meredithville, VA $47,559 Newsoms, VA $47,227 Prince George, VA $48,646 Rawlings, VA $48,024 Sedley, VA $47,594 Skippers, VA $47,343 Spring Grove, VA $47,931

Stony Creek, VA $48,207 Surry, VA $47,360 Sussex, VA $48,098 Sutherland, VA $48,605 Valentines, VA $47,245 Wakefield, VA $47,655 Warfield, VA $48,063 Waverly, VA $48,030

White Plains, VA $47,218 Wilsons, VA $48,235 Yale, VA $47,904 Zuni, VA $47,442 Claremont, VA $47,995 Farmville, VA $47,095 Baskerville, VA $47,018 Indian Valley, VA $46,534

Mc Coy, VA $46,433 Martinsville, VA $46,832 Meadows Of Dan, VA $46,659 Moneta, VA $46,172 Montvale, VA $46,172 Narrows, VA $46,434 Newbern, VA $46,475 New Castle, VA $46,209

Newport, VA $46,314 New River, VA $46,603 Oriskany, VA $46,298 Paint Bank, VA $46,226 Parrott, VA $46,455 Patrick Springs, VA $46,744 Pearisburg, VA $46,480 Pembroke, VA $46,479

Penhook, VA $46,413 Pilot, VA $46,313 Pittsville, VA $46,390 Radford, VA $46,550 Long Island, VA $46,092 Lowry, VA $45,887 Lynch Station, VA $46,097 Madison Heights, VA $45,487

Monroe, VA $45,714 Naruna, VA $45,953 Nathalie, VA $46,509 Natural Bridge, VA $46,358 Natural Bridge Station, VA $46,158 Nelson, VA $47,139 Norwood, VA $46,093 Ringgold, VA $46,880

Rustburg, VA $45,592 Scottsburg, VA $46,971 Scottsville, VA $47,225 South Boston, VA $47,012 Spout Spring, VA $45,675 Sutherlin, VA $46,884 Sweet Briar, VA $45,621 Vernon Hill, VA $46,829

Virgilina, VA $47,027 Wingina, VA $46,366 Amonate, VA $46,263 Bandy, VA $46,162 Big Rock, VA $46,413 Bishop, VA $46,166 Bluefield, VA $46,309 Boissevain, VA $46,195

Breaks, VA $46,337 Burkes Garden, VA $46,214 Cedar Bluff, VA $46,281 Doran, VA $46,472 Falls Mills, VA $46,195 Grundy, VA $46,491 Horsepen, VA $46,184 Hurley, VA $46,252

Jewell Ridge, VA $46,281 Keen Mountain, VA $46,462 Mavisdale, VA $46,286 Maxie, VA $46,422 North Tazewell, VA $46,274 Oakwood, VA $46,488 Pilgrims Knob, VA $46,362 Pocahontas, VA $46,211

Pounding Mill, VA $46,346 Raven, VA $46,449 Red Ash, VA $46,493 Richlands, VA $46,466 Rowe, VA $46,303 Shortt Gap, VA $46,406 Swords Creek, VA $46,289 Tazewell, VA $46,201

Vansant, VA $46,290 Whitewood, VA $46,296 Wolford, VA $46,304 Boydton, VA $47,119 Bracey, VA $47,239 Brodnax, VA $47,421 Buckingham, VA $46,591 Burkeville, VA $47,312

Charlotte Court House, VA $46,634 Chase City, VA $46,876 Clarksville, VA $47,202 Crewe, VA $47,613 Cullen, VA $46,495 Dillwyn, VA $47,056 Drakes Branch, VA $46,871 Dundas, VA $47,568

Evergreen, VA $45,922 Fort Mitchell, VA $46,870 Green Bay, VA $47,051 Hampden Sydney, VA $47,166 Kenbridge, VA $47,313 Keysville, VA $46,866 La Crosse, VA $47,167 Lunenburg, VA $46,955

Meherrin, VA $46,960 Nottoway, VA $47,541 Pamplin, VA $46,340 Phenix, VA $46,130 Prospect, VA $46,631 Randolph, VA $46,710 Red House, VA $45,995 Red Oak, VA $46,936

Rice, VA $47,372 Saxe, VA $46,834 Skipwith, VA $46,969 South Hill, VA $47,149 Victoria, VA $47,121 Wylliesburg, VA $46,894 Roanoke, VA $45,983 Wachapreague, VA $47,745

Wardtown, VA $47,653 Wattsville, VA $47,790 Willis Wharf, VA $47,731 Windsor, VA $47,325 Withams, VA $47,752 Norfolk, VA $47,082 Newport News, VA $47,187 Fort Eustis, VA $47,206

Hampton, VA $47,216 Fort Monroe, VA $47,190 Poquoson, VA $47,201 Yorktown, VA $47,257 Lackey, VA $47,276 Seaford, VA $47,218 Portsmouth, VA $47,095 Fort Lee, VA $48,698

Petersburg, VA $48,698 Virginia State University, VA $48,698 Alberta, VA $47,736 Ammon, VA $48,375 Blackstone, VA $47,966 Boykins, VA $47,284 Branchville, VA $47,171 Capron, VA $47,517

Round Hill, VA $51,054 Catharpin, VA $52,967 Delaplane, VA $50,520 Ashburn, VA $53,186 Chantilly, VA $53,746 Gainesville, VA $52,536 Hamilton, VA $51,742 Lincoln, VA $51,692

Sterling, VA $53,833 Haymarket, VA $52,486 Herndon, VA $54,032 Leesburg, VA $52,351 Lovettsville, VA $51,191 Nokesville, VA $52,601 Upperville, VA $50,687 Warrenton, VA $50,872

Reston, VA $54,342 Waterford, VA $51,657 The Plains, VA $51,803 Doswell, VA $48,688 Dutton, VA $47,647 Fork Union, VA $47,655 Foster, VA $47,493 Glen Allen, VA $48,798

Gloucester, VA $47,596 Gloucester Point, VA $47,308 Goochland, VA $48,265 Grimstead, VA $47,612 Gum Spring, VA $48,265 Gwynn, VA $47,612 Hadensville, VA $48,190 Hallieford, VA $47,598

Hanover, VA $48,697 Hardyville, VA $47,739 Hartfield, VA $47,756 Hayes, VA $47,338 Henrico, VA $48,834 Hudgins, VA $47,575 Jamaica, VA $48,170 Jamestown, VA $47,446

Jetersville, VA $47,649 Kents Store, VA $47,762 King And Queen Court House, VA $48,242 King William, VA $48,492 Lanexa, VA $48,168 Lightfoot, VA $47,679 Little Plymouth, VA $48,182 Locust Hill, VA $47,899

Louisa, VA $48,257 Macon, VA $48,312 Maidens, VA $48,449 Manakin Sabot, VA $48,608 Mannboro, VA $48,292 Manquin, VA $48,634 Maryus, VA $47,314 Mascot, VA $48,040

Mathews, VA $47,521 Burgess, VA $48,345 Accomac, VA $47,708 Assawoman, VA $47,727 Atlantic, VA $47,791 Battery Park, VA $47,194 Belle Haven, VA $47,680 Birdsnest, VA $47,590

Bloxom, VA $47,781 Cape Charles, VA $47,525 Capeville, VA $47,535 Carrollton, VA $47,188 Carrsville, VA $47,404 Cheriton, VA $47,530 Chesapeake, VA $47,206 Chincoteague Island, VA $47,822

Wallops Island, VA $47,787 Craddockville, VA $47,688 Davis Wharf, VA $47,678 Eastville, VA $47,548 Exmore, VA $47,660 Franktown, VA $47,606 Greenbackville, VA $47,930 Greenbush, VA $47,793

Hacksneck, VA $47,661 Hallwood, VA $47,768 Harborton, VA $47,778 Horntown, VA $47,849 Oak Hall, VA $47,751 Isle Of Wight, VA $47,294 Jamesville, VA $47,634 Jenkins Bridge, VA $47,776

Keller, VA $47,718 Locustville, VA $47,716 Machipongo, VA $47,583 Mappsville, VA $47,757 Marionville, VA $47,582 Mears, VA $47,733 Melfa, VA $47,724 Modest Town, VA $47,848

Nassawadox, VA $47,632 Nelsonia, VA $47,851 New Church, VA $47,834 Onancock, VA $47,765 Onley, VA $47,712 Oyster, VA $47,541 Painter, VA $47,689 Parksley, VA $47,791

Pungoteague, VA $47,709 Quinby, VA $47,584 Rescue, VA $47,191 Sanford, VA $47,842 Saxis, VA $47,849 Seaview, VA $47,531 Smithfield, VA $47,242 Suffolk, VA $47,221

Tangier, VA $47,968 Tasley, VA $47,814 Temperanceville, VA $47,768 Townsend, VA $47,540 Virginia Beach, VA $47,835 Dulles, VA $54,357 Aldie, VA $52,642 Amissville, VA $50,080

Arcola, VA $53,169 Manassas, VA $53,257 Marshall, VA $50,815 Middleburg, VA $51,749 Catlett, VA $51,992 Centreville, VA $53,472 Clifton, VA $53,922 Orlean, VA $50,358

Paeonian Springs, VA $51,990 Paris, VA $50,358 Philomont, VA $51,596 Purcellville, VA $51,214 Bluemont, VA $50,529 Bristow, VA $52,844 Broad Run, VA $51,904 Calverton, VA $51,786

Casanova, VA $51,872 Rectortown, VA $50,753 Mechanicsville, VA $48,735 Midlothian, VA $48,661 Millers Tavern, VA $48,730 Mineral, VA $48,555 Moon, VA $47,542 Moseley, VA $48,499

New Canton, VA $47,449 New Kent, VA $48,469 New Point, VA $47,422 Newtown, VA $48,879 Norge, VA $47,749 North, VA $47,583 Oilville, VA $48,511 Onemo, VA $47,482

Ordinary, VA $47,379 Port Haywood, VA $47,415 Powhatan, VA $48,350 Providence Forge, VA $48,385 Quinton, VA $48,633 Rockville, VA $48,566 Ruthville, VA $48,286 Saint Stephens Church, VA $48,724

Saluda, VA $47,918 Sandston, VA $48,746 Sandy Hook, VA $48,255 Schley, VA $47,491 Severn, VA $47,339 Shacklefords, VA $47,943 State Farm, VA $48,472 Stevensville, VA $48,357

Studley, VA $48,732 Susan, VA $47,434 Toano, VA $47,899 Topping, VA $47,856 Trevilians, VA $48,227 Richmond, VA $48,847 Urbanna, VA $48,084 Wake, VA $47,784

Walkerton, VA $48,426 Ware Neck, VA $47,510 Water View, VA $48,074 West Point, VA $48,239 White Marsh, VA $47,431 Wicomico, VA $47,347 Williamsburg, VA $47,429 Woods Cross Roads, VA $47,601

Montpelier, VA $48,493 Oakton, VA $54,510 Occoquan, VA $54,109 Quantico, VA $52,310 Springfield, VA $54,995 Triangle, VA $52,689 Vienna, VA $54,994 Woodbridge, VA $53,718

Arlington, VA $55,272 Fort Myer, VA $55,273 Mattaponi, VA $48,060 Dhs, VA $55,272 Fort Valley, VA $47,785 Star Tannery, VA $47,317 Stephens City, VA $49,127 Stephenson, VA $49,159

Toms Brook, VA $47,758 White Post, VA $49,549 Woodstock, VA $47,363 Culpeper, VA $48,928 Aroda, VA $47,729 Banco, VA $47,891 Bealeton, VA $50,655 Boston, VA $48,798

Brandy Station, VA $49,785 Brightwood, VA $48,134 Castleton, VA $49,335 Elkwood, VA $49,720 Etlan, VA $48,024 Goldvein, VA $50,879 Graves Mill, VA $47,664 Haywood, VA $48,122

Hood, VA $47,364 Jeffersonton, VA $50,340 Leon, VA $48,338 Lignum, VA $49,433 Madison, VA $47,660 Midland, VA $51,159 Mitchells, VA $48,538 Oakpark, VA $47,962

Pratts, VA $47,655 Radiant, VA $47,831 Rapidan, VA $48,263 Remington, VA $50,252 Reva, VA $48,391 Richardsville, VA $49,846 Rixeyville, VA $49,717 Rochelle, VA $47,640

Somerville, VA $51,257 Sperryville, VA $48,344 Stevensburg, VA $49,532 Sumerduck, VA $50,266 Syria, VA $47,480 Viewtown, VA $49,749 Washington, VA $49,192 Wolftown, VA $47,367

Woodville, VA $48,821 Harrisonburg, VA $47,561 Basye, VA $47,181 Bergton, VA $47,035 Bridgewater, VA $47,472 Broadway, VA $47,325 Criders, VA $47,120 Dayton, VA $47,309

Edinburg, VA $47,261 Elkton, VA $47,404 Alexandria, VA $55,265 Fredericksburg, VA $50,075 Bowling Green, VA $49,103 Burr Hill, VA $49,109 Callao, VA $48,827 Caret, VA $49,409

Center Cross, VA $48,568 Champlain, VA $49,296 Coles Point, VA $49,481 Colonial Beach, VA $49,759 Corbin, VA $49,451 Dahlgren, VA $51,391 Dogue, VA $49,726 Dunnsville, VA $48,743

Edwardsville, VA $48,407 Farnham, VA $48,551 Garrisonville, VA $51,812 Hague, VA $49,123 Hartwood, VA $50,219 Haynesville, VA $49,082 Heathsville, VA $48,362 Hustle, VA $49,326

Irvington, VA $47,975 Jersey, VA $49,794 Kilmarnock, VA $48,015 King George, VA $50,571 Kinsale, VA $49,028 Ladysmith, VA $48,820 Lancaster, VA $48,133 Laneview, VA $48,250

Lively, VA $48,178 Locust Grove, VA $49,123 Loretto, VA $49,335 Lottsburg, VA $48,735 Merry Point, VA $48,058 Milford, VA $48,922 Mollusk, VA $48,075 Montross, VA $49,444

Morattico, VA $48,325 Mount Holly, VA $49,279 Ninde, VA $50,683 Nuttsville, VA $48,277 Oldhams, VA $48,988 Ophelia, VA $48,370 Partlow, VA $49,243 Port Royal, VA $49,322

Rappahannock Academy, VA $49,332 Reedville, VA $48,334 Rhoadesville, VA $48,660 Rollins Fork, VA $49,757 Fulks Run, VA $47,207 Hinton, VA $47,164 Keezletown, VA $47,394 Lacey Spring, VA $47,417

Linville, VA $47,393 Luray, VA $47,545 Mc Gaheysville, VA $47,448 Mount Crawford, VA $47,450 Mount Jackson, VA $47,295 Mount Solon, VA $47,301 New Market, VA $47,404 Orkney Springs, VA $47,193

Penn Laird, VA $47,469 Quicksburg, VA $47,342 Pleasant Valley, VA $47,444 Shenandoah, VA $47,420 Singers Glen, VA $47,390 Stanley, VA $47,424 Timberville, VA $47,412 Charlottesville, VA $47,497

Afton, VA $46,971 Arrington, VA $46,037 Barboursville, VA $47,682 Batesville, VA $47,384 Covesville, VA $46,975 Crozet, VA $47,407 Dyke, VA $47,383 Ruby, VA $51,565

Press Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Press Operator 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 Operator positions in MFG Durable or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Press Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Press Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Media	$65,709	$32.0	30%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$60,654	$29.0	20%
Healthcare	$55,600	$27.0	10%

Press Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Press Operator'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 July 01, 2026

$45,787

Average $50,545/year

$56,465

$3,816

Average $4,212/month

$4,705

$881

Average $972/week

$1,086

$22

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,465	$4,705	$1,086	$27
Average	$50,545	$4,212	$972	$24
25th Percentile	$45,787	$3,816	$881	$22

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