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Press operator assistant salary

Average press operator assistant salary

$15.72

$32,707 yearly

Entry-level press operator assistant salary
$24,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Press Operator Assistant Salary

The average Press Operator Assistant earns approximately $32,707 annually or about $16 per hour. Salaries in this field can vary significantly by state and city, reflecting local economic conditions and demand for skilled labor. For instance, press operators in metropolitan areas may earn more due to higher living costs and greater job competition.

Experience plays a crucial role in salary determination. Entry-level positions typically start at around $15.72 per hour, but seasoned professionals can command higher wages. Understanding these dynamics can help job seekers make informed decisions about their career paths.

Where to Find Higher Salaries

States with the highest salaries for Press Operator Assistants include California, New York, and Texas. Cities like Los Angeles and New York City offer lucrative opportunities, reflecting their vibrant manufacturing sectors.

Conclusion

For those interested in pursuing a career as a Press Operator Assistant, understanding salary trends and regional opportunities is essential. This role not only offers a stable income but also the potential for career advancement in the manufacturing and printing industries.

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Where can a Press Operator Assistant earn more?

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Press operator assistant salaries by experience level

Average press operator assistant salary by state

The highest-paying states for press operators assistant are California, Massachusetts, and Washington. The lowest average press operator assistant salary states are Kentucky, Alabama, and Kansas.

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Highest paying states for press operators assistant

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Massachusetts$37,342$17.95
2Washington$37,289$17.93
3Idaho$34,483$16.58
4Utah$34,809$16.74
5Colorado$36,916$17.75
6New Jersey$36,435$17.52
7Connecticut$36,476$17.54
8Ohio$32,724$15.73
9California$38,653$18.58
10Pennsylvania$33,816$16.26
11Minnesota$34,585$16.63
12West Virginia$36,427$17.51
13Arizona$33,874$16.29
14Maine$35,847$17.23
15Vermont$35,271$16.96
16Wyoming$34,618$16.64
17Rhode Island$33,164$15.94
18Wisconsin$32,283$15.52
19North Dakota$33,951$16.32
20Indiana$32,387$15.57
21Nevada$32,653$15.70
22New York$33,213$15.97
23Hawaii$34,674$16.67
24Michigan$31,930$15.35
25New Hampshire$32,625$15.69
26Iowa$31,903$15.34
27Montana$30,831$14.82
28Texas$31,058$14.93
29Maryland$30,995$14.90
30Illinois$31,160$14.98
31New Mexico$31,871$15.32
32Alaska$29,896$14.37
33District of Columbia$30,768$14.79
34Louisiana$30,462$14.65
35Mississippi$30,610$14.72
36Oklahoma$30,776$14.80
37South Dakota$30,653$14.74
38Oregon$29,505$14.19
39Virginia$29,803$14.33
40Delaware$31,215$15.01
41Arkansas$29,791$14.32
42Georgia$29,857$14.35
43South Carolina$29,147$14.01
44Tennessee$27,917$13.42
45North Carolina$29,197$14.04
46Florida$25,136$12.08
47Kentucky$27,599$13.27
48Kansas$27,075$13.02
49Nebraska$25,062$12.05
50Missouri$26,903$12.93
51Alabama$27,121$13.04

Highest paying cities for press operators assistant

The highest-paying cities for press operators assistant are Vancouver, WA, Los Angeles, CA, and Boston, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Vancouver, WA$38,626$18.57
2Los Angeles, CA$38,443$18.48
3Boston, MA$37,270$17.92
4Denver, CO$36,918$17.75
5Bridgeport, CT$36,460$17.53
6New Brunswick, NJ$36,412$17.51
7Minneapolis, MN$34,544$16.61
8Bethlehem, PA$34,273$16.48
9Buckeye, AZ$34,028$16.36
10New York, NY$33,182$15.95
11Indianapolis, IN$32,271$15.51
12El Paso, TX$32,122$15.44
13Madison, WI$32,040$15.40
14Cincinnati, OH$31,932$15.35
15Chicago, IL$31,255$15.03
16Baltimore, MD$31,146$14.97
17Marietta, GA$30,006$14.43
18Anchorage, AK$29,975$14.41
19Chesapeake, VA$29,480$14.17
20Portland, OR$29,322$14.10

Press operator assistant salary details

A press operator assistant's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $43,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average press operator assistant salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a press operator assistant's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$43,000$3,583$21
75th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18
Average$32,707$2,726$16
25th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13
10th Percentile$24,000$2,000$12

Highest paying press operator assistant jobs

The highest paying types of press operators assistant are assistant secretary, administrative staff, and department assistant.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Administrative Staff$77,101$6,425$37.07119,030
Administrative Coordinator$40,599$3,383$19.5270,663
Operator$37,928$3,161$18.23159,077
Printer Operator$36,411$3,034$17.5143,730
Press Operator$34,568$2,881$16.6255,215
Press Operator Printing$40,520$3,377$19.4834,403

Top companies hiring press operators assistant now:

  1. Halliburton jobs (576)
  2. Citi jobs (115)
  3. International Paper jobs (35)
  4. Chevron jobs (27)
  5. CVS Health jobs (33)

Which companies pay press operators assistant the most?

Press operator assistant salaries at ZS and University of California are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average press operator assistant salary at companies like Amcor and ALDI USA are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1ZS$64,135$30.83
2University of California$47,063$22.63
3Amcor$42,600$20.48
4ALDI USA$42,540$20.45
5Harvard University$42,005$20.19
6Colgate-Palmolive$41,499$19.95
7Oaks Christian School$41,096$19.76
8Beacon Hill Staffing Group$41,075$19.75
9Amyris$40,750$19.59
10Halliburton$39,975$19.22
11Massachusetts Eye and Ear$39,674$19.07
12Cargill$38,775$18.64
13U.S. Census Bureau$38,280$18.40
14Baird$37,606$18.08
15Hackensack Meridian Health$37,385$17.97
16WestRock$37,319$17.94
17Prudential Bank$36,577$17.59
18Professional$36,331$17.47
19One Medical$36,049$17.33
20University of Wisconsin System$35,841$17.23

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$33,000$32,400$31,800$31,200$30,600$30,000
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Press Operator Assistant salary by industry

The average press operator assistant salary varies across industries:

  • The average press operator assistant salary in the energy industry is $39,220, the highest of any industry.
  • The average press operator assistant salary in the finance industry is $36,454.
  • Press operators assistant in the retail industry earn an average salary of $29,570, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for press operators assistant

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Energy$39,220$18.86
2Manufacturing$36,454$17.53
3Government$34,959$16.81
4Transportation$34,681$16.67
5Finance$34,039$16.36
6Retail$29,570$14.22

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Press operator assistant salary trends

The average press operator assistant salary has risen by $3,099 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average press operator assistant earned $29,608 annually, but today, they earn $32,707 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for press operators assistant over the last decade.

Compare press operator assistant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average press operator assistant salary over time

Compare press operator assistant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Press operator assistant salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$32,700$15.72+2.6%
2024$31,900$15.32+1.9%
2023$31,300$15.04+1.3%
2022$30,900$14.84+0.6%
2021$30,700$14.75+0.8%

Recently added press operator assistant salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
CccOperations AssistantHarvard, IL06/30/2025$40,342
DHL (Deutsche PostOperations AssistantMemphis, TN06/27/2025$39,236
The Good Feet StoreOperations AssistantCheektowaga, NY06/26/2025$35,479
Department of DefenseOperations Assistant (Facilities) NFFort Bliss, TX06/26/2025$39,653
Staffmark GroupPress Operator AssistantFranklin, KY06/25/2025$33,392
The Orange Bowl Committee Inc.Assistantship, Ticket Operations & AnalyticsMiami Lakes, FL06/25/2025$29,160
Altea HealthcareOperations AssistantTacoma, WA06/25/2025$45,000
Uniuni LogisticsOperations AssistantOmaha, NE06/25/2025$37,566
Roadrunner Transportation ServicesOperations AssistantPhiladelphia, PA06/24/2025$45,914
SouthwireOperator, AssistantHeflin, AL06/24/2025$43,723

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