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Press operator salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Press Operator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$20.88
Average $20.88
Low $14.24
High $30.63

The average salary for a press operator is $20.88 per hour in the United States. 12.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 12, 2026).

Press Operator job openings in United States

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Press-1st Operator
Graphic Packaging International3out of 5 stars.
Omaha, NE
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Press Operator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Globe Life
 
$200,000per year
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Nosco
 
$200,000per year
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FIRST BRANDS GROUP
 
$140,400per year
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Everforth
 
$115,000per year
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Ford Motor Company
 
$100,000per year
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Merrell Bros
 
$96,429per year
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Highest paying cities for Press Operators near United States

  1. Denver, CO
    $25.51 per hour
  2. Charlotte, NC
    $23.19 per hour
  3. Grand Rapids, MI
    $21.11 per hour
  4. Brea, CA
    $21.05 per hour
  5. Elkhart, IN
    $21.03 per hour

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The average salary for a Press Operator is $20.88 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 12.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 12, 2026.

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Press Operator salaries typically range between a low of $14.24 and a high of $30.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Press Operator include Denver, CO at $25.51 per hour, Charlotte, NC at $23.19 per hour, and Grand Rapids, MI at $21.11 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Press Operator include Globe Life ($200,000 per year) and Nosco ($200,000 per year).