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Digital Print Operator salary
Average digital print operator salary
$15.26
How much does a digital print operator make?
The average digital print operator salary in the United States is $31,749. Digital print operator salaries typically range between $26,000 and $37,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for digital print operators is $15.26 per hour.
Digital print operator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Digital print operators earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Digital Print Operator Salaries By Experience Level
Digital Print Operator salary estimates from across the web
Average digital print operator salary by state
Highest paying states for digital print operators
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $40,539 | $19.49 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $41,398 | $19.90 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $39,945 | $19.20 |
| 4 | Washington | $41,695 | $20.05 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $38,895 | $18.70 |
| 6 | Vermont | $36,789 | $17.69 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $39,093 | $18.79 |
| 8 | Oregon | $37,796 | $18.17 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $36,328 | $17.47 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $36,154 | $17.38 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $34,782 | $16.72 |
| 12 | Maine | $37,391 | $17.98 |
| 13 | Idaho | $34,996 | $16.82 |
| 14 | Virginia | $37,492 | $18.02 |
| 15 | Colorado | $36,389 | $17.49 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $33,392 | $16.05 |
| 17 | Alaska | $33,541 | $16.13 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $34,671 | $16.67 |
| 19 | New York | $33,805 | $16.25 |
| 20 | California | $34,501 | $16.59 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $33,439 | $16.08 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $32,927 | $15.83 |
| 23 | Montana | $33,081 | $15.90 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $32,087 | $15.43 |
| 25 | Delaware | $31,896 | $15.33 |
| 26 | Kansas | $32,686 | $15.71 |
| 27 | Michigan | $32,523 | $15.64 |
| 28 | Maryland | $31,565 | $15.18 |
| 29 | Utah | $30,415 | $14.62 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $31,481 | $15.14 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $31,785 | $15.28 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $30,500 | $14.66 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $31,217 | $15.01 |
| 34 | Nevada | $30,551 | $14.69 |
| 35 | Texas | $30,106 | $14.47 |
| 36 | Indiana | $30,637 | $14.73 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $30,111 | $14.48 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $31,038 | $14.92 |
| 39 | Georgia | $30,042 | $14.44 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $30,462 | $14.65 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $30,672 | $14.75 |
| 42 | Ohio | $28,711 | $13.80 |
| 43 | Illinois | $29,583 | $14.22 |
| 44 | Arizona | $29,810 | $14.33 |
| 45 | Missouri | $30,087 | $14.46 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $28,709 | $13.80 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $29,647 | $14.25 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $29,532 | $14.20 |
| 49 | Florida | $27,318 | $13.13 |
| 50 | Iowa | $27,479 | $13.21 |
| 51 | Alabama | $27,230 | $13.09 |
Highest paying cities for digital print operators
The highest-paying cities for digital print operators are Clifton, NJ, Blaine, MN, and Portland, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clifton, NJ | $41,567 | $19.98 |
| 2 | Blaine, MN | $38,946 | $18.72 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $37,779 | $18.16 |
| 4 | Independence, KY | $35,242 | $16.94 |
| 5 | Irvine, CA | $34,090 | $16.39 |
| 6 | Lancaster, PA | $33,250 | $15.99 |
| 7 | Madison Heights, MI | $32,570 | $15.66 |
| 8 | Logan, UT | $30,534 | $14.68 |
| 9 | Carrollton, TX | $30,391 | $14.61 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $30,108 | $14.47 |
| 11 | Tempe, AZ | $29,805 | $14.33 |
| 12 | Columbia, SC | $29,791 | $14.32 |
| 13 | Chicago, IL | $29,644 | $14.25 |
| 14 | Cleveland, OH | $29,269 | $14.07 |
| 15 | High Point, NC | $28,892 | $13.89 |
| 16 | Orlando, FL | $27,389 | $13.17 |
Digital Print Operator salary details
A digital print operator's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $37,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a digital print operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| Average | $31,749 | $2,646 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying digital print operator jobs
The highest paying types of digital print operators are compositor, offset press operator, and lead press operator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressman | $39,994 | $3,333 | $19.23 | 673 |
| Compositor | $45,101 | $3,758 | $21.68 | 154 |
| Screen Making Technician | $32,429 | $2,702 | $15.59 | 24,872 |
| Printer | $33,219 | $2,768 | $15.97 | 1,756 |
| Press Operator Printing | $40,520 | $3,377 | $19.48 | 34,403 |
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
Top companies hiring digital print operators now:
Which companies pay digital print operators the most?
Digital print operator salaries at Quad and Gateway 2000 are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average digital print operator salary at companies like Lippert Components and Japs-Olson are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quad | $40,724 | $19.58 |
| 2 | Gateway 2000 | $37,561 | $18.06 |
| 3 | Lippert Components | $36,723 | $17.66 |
| 4 | Japs-Olson | $36,388 | $17.49 |
| 5 | Cengage Learning | $36,294 | $17.45 |
| 6 | Mayo Clinic | $35,478 | $17.06 |
| 7 | Clarity Software Solutions | $35,134 | $16.89 |
| 8 | Fiserv | $34,860 | $16.76 |
| 9 | Shutterfly | $34,381 | $16.53 |
| 10 | City of St. Louis | $33,838 | $16.27 |
| 11 | ABC Imaging | $32,926 | $15.83 |
| 12 | RRD | $32,084 | $15.43 |
| 13 | Debbie's Staffing | $31,960 | $15.37 |
| 14 | Taylor Corporation | $31,467 | $15.13 |
| 15 | Bowne & Co | $31,333 | $15.06 |
| 16 | Automotive Service Association - ASA | $31,260 | $15.03 |
| 17 | Kelly Services | $31,253 | $15.03 |
| 18 | QuantumDigital | $31,246 | $15.02 |
| 19 | Staffmark | $31,232 | $15.02 |
| 20 | baesman | $31,008 | $14.91 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Digital Print Operator salary by industry
The average digital print operator salary varies across industries:
- The average digital print operator salary in the manufacturing industry is $33,424, the highest of any industry.
- The average digital print operator salary in the finance industry is $32,144.
- Digital print operators in the internet industry earn an average salary of $31,242, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for digital print operators
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $33,424 | $16.07 |
| 2 | Technology | $32,144 | $15.45 |
| 3 | Media | $31,951 | $15.36 |
| 4 | Insurance | $31,928 | $15.35 |
| 5 | Finance | $31,473 | $15.13 |
| 6 | Internet | $31,242 | $15.02 |
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Digital Print Operator salary trends
The average digital print operator salary has risen by $3,009 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average digital print operator earned $28,740 annually, but today, they earn $31,749 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for digital print operators over the last decade.
Compare digital print operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average digital print operator salary over time
Compare digital print operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Digital Print Operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,700 | $15.26 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $30,900 | $14.87 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $30,400 | $14.60 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $30,000 | $14.41 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $29,800 | $14.32 | +0.8% |
Recently added digital print operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rr Donnelley | Digital Print Operator 3 | Logan, UT | 12/16/2024 | $37,942 |
| RR Donnelley & Sons | Digital Print Operator | Pittsburgh, PA | 12/14/2024 | $41,740 |
| RR Donnelley | Digital Print Operator 1 | Thurmont, MD | 12/11/2024 | $37,566 |
| Farmers Insurance Group | Digital Print Operator I-3Rd Shift | Grand Rapids, MN | 12/11/2024 | $37,169 |
| RR Donnelley | Digital Print Operator 2 | Portland, OR | 12/10/2024 | $38,818 |
| Site Staffing Inc. | Digital Print Operator-3Rd Shift | Hartland, WI | 12/09/2024 | $35,479 |
| RR Donnelley | Digital Print Operator 2-BCS | Kane, IL | 12/06/2024 | $35,479 |
| Vericast | Digital Printer Operator-3Rd Shift | Louisville, KY | 12/05/2024 | $35,479 |
| Rr Donnelley | Digital Print Operator RD Shift | Lewisville, TX | 12/01/2024 | $35,792 |
| Rr Donnelley | Digital Print Operator | Des Moines, IA | 12/01/2024 | $37,566 |
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