Printing Press Operators Salary in Washington

Printing press operators in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $56,140 a year) and the least in Longview ($46,990), across the 7 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the printing press operators average at $53,310 and the median at $49,800 for 2,310 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,360.

Printing Press Operators average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$56,140
Olympia$52,740
Bellingham$50,600
Spokane$48,690
Yakima$48,060
Kennewick$47,860
Longview$46,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$56,140	$52,040	$48,130	$47,288	111
Olympia	$52,740	$49,750	$40,830	$44,557	104
Bellingham	$50,600	$48,420	$45,230	$42,837	103
Spokane	$48,690	$47,030	$39,000	$41,302	100
Yakima	$48,060	$47,540	$39,710	$40,796	96
Kennewick	$47,860	$47,910	$39,760	$40,636	100
Longview	$46,990	$45,050	$40,300	$39,936	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Printing Press Operators salary by city and state

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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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