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Press helper salary
Average press helper salary
$15.28
How much does a press helper make?
The average press helper salary in the United States is $31,792. Press helper salaries typically range between $25,000 and $39,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for press helpers is $15.28 per hour.
Press helper salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Press helpers earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Where can a Press Helper earn more?
Press helper salaries by experience level
Average press helper salary by state
The highest-paying states for press helpers are Washington, Minnesota, and Rhode Island. The lowest average press helper salary states are South Carolina, Florida, and Ohio.
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Highest paying states for press helpers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $39,814 | $19.14 |
| 2 | Maine | $36,797 | $17.69 |
| 3 | Oregon | $38,280 | $18.40 |
| 4 | Washington | $42,291 | $20.33 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $34,057 | $16.37 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $36,443 | $17.52 |
| 7 | Vermont | $36,190 | $17.40 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $39,179 | $18.84 |
| 9 | Alaska | $34,296 | $16.49 |
| 10 | Idaho | $35,332 | $16.99 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $37,593 | $18.07 |
| 12 | Utah | $34,874 | $16.77 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $33,002 | $15.87 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $38,665 | $18.59 |
| 15 | Montana | $33,125 | $15.93 |
| 16 | Virginia | $35,718 | $17.17 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $32,526 | $15.64 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $35,959 | $17.29 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $32,140 | $15.45 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $31,611 | $15.20 |
| 21 | Illinois | $32,596 | $15.67 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $32,662 | $15.70 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $29,076 | $13.98 |
| 24 | Colorado | $33,782 | $16.24 |
| 25 | California | $34,547 | $16.61 |
| 26 | Nevada | $31,269 | $15.03 |
| 27 | New York | $32,625 | $15.69 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $31,773 | $15.28 |
| 29 | Indiana | $29,611 | $14.24 |
| 30 | Arizona | $30,425 | $14.63 |
| 31 | Kansas | $29,695 | $14.28 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $28,811 | $13.85 |
| 33 | Texas | $29,727 | $14.29 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $29,645 | $14.25 |
| 35 | Ohio | $27,592 | $13.27 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $30,797 | $14.81 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $32,931 | $15.83 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $30,295 | $14.56 |
| 39 | Michigan | $28,377 | $13.64 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $29,380 | $14.13 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $27,965 | $13.44 |
| 42 | Georgia | $28,435 | $13.67 |
| 43 | Iowa | $27,046 | $13.00 |
| 44 | Delaware | $30,329 | $14.58 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $29,074 | $13.98 |
| 46 | Missouri | $29,211 | $14.04 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $27,142 | $13.05 |
| 48 | Florida | $27,614 | $13.28 |
| 49 | Maryland | $29,982 | $14.41 |
| 50 | District of Columbia | $30,206 | $14.52 |
| 51 | Alabama | $26,023 | $12.51 |
Highest paying cities for press helpers
The highest-paying cities for press helpers are Lynnwood, WA, Minneapolis, MN, and Grand Forks, ND.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynnwood, WA | $42,390 | $20.38 |
| 2 | Minneapolis, MN | $39,754 | $19.11 |
| 3 | Grand Forks, ND | $36,909 | $17.74 |
| 4 | Union City, CA | $35,314 | $16.98 |
| 5 | Sandy, UT | $34,876 | $16.77 |
| 6 | Florence, KY | $33,640 | $16.17 |
| 7 | Buffalo Grove, IL | $32,913 | $15.82 |
| 8 | Brentwood, NY | $32,640 | $15.69 |
| 9 | Lancaster, PA | $31,971 | $15.37 |
| 10 | Tulsa, OK | $30,310 | $14.57 |
| 11 | Arlington, TX | $29,703 | $14.28 |
| 12 | Indianapolis, IN | $29,424 | $14.15 |
| 13 | Hazelwood, MO | $29,137 | $14.01 |
| 14 | Dalton, GA | $28,780 | $13.84 |
| 15 | Redford, MI | $28,344 | $13.63 |
| 16 | Lima, OH | $27,645 | $13.29 |
| 17 | Iowa City, IA | $27,002 | $12.98 |
| 18 | Charlotte, NC | $26,908 | $12.94 |
Press helper salary details
A press helper's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a press helper's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $31,792 | $2,649 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying press helper jobs
The highest paying types of press helpers are compositor, offset press operator, and lead press operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compositor | $45,101 | $3,758 | $21.68 | 154 |
| Screen Making Technician | $32,429 | $2,702 | $15.59 | 24,872 |
| Digital Print Operator | $31,749 | $2,646 | $15.26 | 46,110 |
| Printer | $33,219 | $2,768 | $15.97 | 1,756 |
| Pressman | $39,994 | $3,333 | $19.23 | 673 |
| Printer Operator | $36,411 | $3,034 | $17.51 | 43,730 |
Top companies hiring press helpers now:
Which companies pay press helpers the most?
Press helper salaries at Metals USA and Amcor are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average press helper salary at companies like WestRock and Fiserv are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metals USA | $39,681 | $19.08 |
| 2 | Amcor | $38,573 | $18.54 |
| 3 | WestRock | $36,138 | $17.37 |
| 4 | Fiserv | $35,891 | $17.26 |
| 5 | Novolex | $34,430 | $16.55 |
| 6 | AllStaff Technical Solutions | $34,372 | $16.52 |
| 7 | Crown Holdings | $33,988 | $16.34 |
| 8 | Remedy Intelligent Staffing | $33,388 | $16.05 |
| 9 | Loparex | $33,273 | $16.00 |
| 10 | International Paper | $33,262 | $15.99 |
| 11 | intiGrow | $33,177 | $15.95 |
| 12 | Freedom Graphic Systems | $33,102 | $15.91 |
| 13 | Globe Life | $32,464 | $15.61 |
| 14 | MCC Label | $32,338 | $15.55 |
| 15 | Elwood Staffing | $31,960 | $15.37 |
| 16 | Chase Professionals | $31,920 | $15.35 |
| 17 | ABX Air | $31,890 | $15.33 |
| 18 | RRD | $31,742 | $15.26 |
| 19 | Staffing Network | $31,680 | $15.23 |
| 20 | Millennium Print Group | $31,667 | $15.22 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Press helper salary trends
The average press helper salary has risen by $3,013 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average press helper earned $28,779 annually, but today, they earn $31,792 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for press helpers over the last decade.
Compare press helper salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average press helper salary over time
Compare press helper salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Press helper salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,800 | $15.28 | +2.6% |
| 2025 | $31,000 | $14.89 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $30,400 | $14.61 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $30,000 | $14.43 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | $29,800 | $14.34 | +0.8% |
Recently added press helper salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Press | Web Press Helper-Days | Bloomington, MN | 06/29/2025 | $40,697 |
| American Fuji Seal | CI Press Helper-3Rd Shift | Newton, NC | 06/26/2025 | $41,740 |
| Pro Resources Staffing Services | 2Nd Shift Press Room Helper | Berne, IN | 06/25/2025 | $37,566 |
| Aerotek | Press Helper | Pleasant Prairie, WI | 06/21/2025 | $41,740 |
| Sifco Industries | Press Helper | Orange, CA | 06/16/2025 | $39,653 |
| Norsk Hydro Asa | Press Crew Helper-MTP | Mountain Top, PA | 06/12/2025 | $39,215 |
| International Paper Company | Press Helper-Introductory Level Production | Hillsboro, OR | 05/28/2025 | $47,980 |
| Armada Staffing Group | 2Nd Shift Flexographic Press Helper | Cincinnati, OH | 05/27/2025 | $35,062 |
| Touchdown Business Solutions | 2Nd Shift Press Helper | Louisville, KY | 05/25/2025 | $38,610 |
| Reliable Staffing Resources | 2Nd Shift Flexographic Press Helper | Cincinnati, OH | 05/21/2025 | $35,062 |
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