Printing Press Operators Salary in Arizona

Printing press operators in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $45,450 a year) and the least in Tucson ($42,790), across the 3 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the printing press operators average at $44,830 and the median at $42,950 for 2,400 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,360.

Printing Press Operators average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$45,450
Prescott Valley$43,610
Tucson$42,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$45,450	$42,950	$39,330	$37,957	103
Prescott Valley	$43,610	$37,600	$34,450	$36,524	98
Tucson	$42,790	$42,900	$36,590	$35,886	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Printing Press Operators salary in other states

Printing Press Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-5112.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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