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Job outlook for printing machine operators in the United States
Are printing machine operator jobs in demand?
Yes, printing machine operator jobs are in demand. Printing machine operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Printing machine operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of printing machine operator jobs and the average printing machine operator salary over time.
Printing machine operator jobs over time
Printing machine operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,301 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,538 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,747 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,747 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,710 | 0.00% |
Average printing machine operator salary over time
Printing machine operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,044 | $15.41 | +2.6% |
| 2025 | $31,224 | $15.01 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $30,640 | $14.73 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $30,251 | $14.54 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | $30,056 | $14.45 | +0.8% |
Printing machine operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of printing machine operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where printing machine operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for printing machine operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,093 | 16% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 109 | 16% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 861 | 14% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 104 | 14% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 143 | 13% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 135 | 10% |
| 7 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 789 | 9% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 464 | 8% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 313 | 6% |
| 10 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 80 | 6% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 502 | 4% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 395 | 4% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 372 | 4% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 286 | 4% |
| 15 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 261 | 4% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 139 | 4% |
| 17 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 39 | 4% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 117 | 3% |
| 19 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 116 | 3% |
| 20 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 94 | 3% |
Most common cities for printing machine operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | 1 | 3% | $35,001 |
| 2 | Menomonee Falls | 1 | 3% | $35,047 |
| 3 | New Berlin | 1 | 3% | $34,954 |
| 4 | Duluth | 2 | 2% | $41,486 |
| 5 | Lenexa | 1 | 2% | $33,346 |
| 6 | Cleveland | 3 | 1% | $29,090 |
| 7 | Renton | 1 | 1% | $42,867 |
| 8 | Shreveport | 1 | 1% | $29,660 |
| 9 | Austin | 2 | 0% | $29,774 |
| 10 | Milwaukee | 1 | 0% | $35,011 |