Printing Press Operators Salary in Minnesota

Printing press operators in Minnesota earn the most in Rochester (average $56,720 a year) and the least in Duluth ($47,810), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the printing press operators average at $52,390 and the median at $48,560 for 4,960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,360.

Printing Press Operators average salary by city in Minnesota

Rochester$56,720
Minneapolis$54,210
St. Cloud$51,990
Mankato$48,890
Duluth$47,810

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rochester	$56,720	$59,200	$46,190	$45,421	91
Minneapolis	$54,210	$50,170	$45,830	$43,575	105
St. Cloud	$51,990	$49,220	$45,150	$41,942	88
Mankato	$48,890	$44,980	$39,770	$39,662	91
Duluth	$47,810	$45,040	$37,350	$38,856	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. 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 Minnesota

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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