Printing Press Operator Salary in Memphis, TN
Printing Press Operators in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area earn a median $43,450 a year — 5% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $37,092 take-home, or $3,091 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,034
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,694
- Medicare (1.45%)$630
- Tennessee income tax$0
- Take-home pay$37,092
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro spans Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
Printing Press Operator pay by experience in Memphis, TN
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,070 | $15.90 | $28,752 | $2,396 |
| 25th percentile | $37,310 | $17.94 | $32,159 | $2,680 |
| Median (50th) | $43,450 | $20.89 | $37,092 | $3,091 |
| 75th percentile | $50,110 | $24.09 | $42,443 | $3,537 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,650 | $28.20 | $49,305 | $4,109 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Tennessee resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $43,450 buys in Memphis, TN
Prices in Memphis, TN are 7.8% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 20% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median printing press operator's $37,092 take-home pay has the buying power of $40,239 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Printing Press Operator jobs are about as common in Memphis, TN as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.88).
Best-paying cities for printing press operators, adjusted for cost of living
Memphis, TN ranks #19 of 66 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oshkosh, WI | $58,750 | $47,582 | $51,202 |
| 2 | Fayetteville, AR | $49,840 | $40,495 | $44,328 |
| 3 | Cincinnati, OH | $48,890 | $40,901 | $42,887 |
| 4 | Louisville, KY | $48,110 | $39,270 | $42,192 |
| 5 | Green Bay, WI | $47,330 | $38,908 | $41,798 |
| 6 | Dayton, OH | $45,760 | $38,472 | $41,504 |
| 7 | Scranton, PA | $47,340 | $38,764 | $41,434 |
| 8 | Kansas City, MO | $46,560 | $38,340 | $41,429 |
| 19 | Memphis, TN | $43,450 | $37,092 | $40,239 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 66 metros →
Printing Press Operator salaries elsewhere in Tennessee
- Nashville, TN — $46,220
Frequently asked questions
How much does a printing press operator make in Memphis, TN?
The median printing press operator salary in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $43,450 a year, or about $20.89 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $37,310 and $50,110.
What is a printing press operator’s take-home pay in Memphis, TN?
On the median $43,450 salary, a single filer living in Tennessee takes home about $37,092 a year ($3,091 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare in 2026.
Is Memphis, TN a good place to work as a printing press operator?
Pay here is 5% below the national median of $45,780. Local prices are 7.8% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $40,239 would in a typical U.S. city. Memphis, TN ranks #19 of 66 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a printing press operator afford rent in Memphis, TN?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Memphis, TN is $1,137 a month ($1,263 for two bedrooms) — 37% of a median printing press operator’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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