Printing Press Operators Salary in Mississippi

Printing press operators in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $55,130 a year) and the least in Hattiesburg ($40,680), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the printing press operators average at $42,380 and the median at $38,400 for 670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,360.

Printing Press Operators average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$55,130
Jackson$43,200
Hattiesburg$40,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$55,130	$46,900	$31,010	$45,004	90
Jackson	$43,200	$43,820	$35,290	$35,895	89
Hattiesburg	$40,680	$35,570	$29,320	$33,971	88

*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 Mississippi

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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