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Printing Press Operators Salary in Illinois
Ranked #17 of 51 · IL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of printing press operatorss in Illinois earn between $31,450 and $66,250. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean printing press operators salary in Illinois is $48,590, about 2.6% above the U.S. average ($47,360). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $48,810 | $49,420 | 140 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $46,690 | $44,150 | 300 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $46,600 | $45,080 | 200 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,580 | $49,520 | 7,790 |
| Decatur, IL | $44,980 | $48,470 | 50 |
| Peoria, IL | $44,750 | $45,640 | 230 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $44,400 | $45,600 | 130 |
| Rockford, IL | $42,920 | $47,120 | 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do printing press operators make in Illinois?
The median printing press operators salary in Illinois is $46,260 per year (mean $48,590), and about 80% earn between $31,450 and $66,250.
How much do printing press operators make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $48,590 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for printing press operators?
Illinois ranks #17 of 51 states for printing press operators pay. Its mean salary of $48,590 is about 2.6% above the U.S. average of $47,360.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay printing press operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for printing press operators are Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($48,810), East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($46,690), West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($46,600), by median annual wage.