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Press Machine Operator Salary in Arizona (2026)
$22.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,868/year ($3,239/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 26th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 1,100 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $46,610 a year — though pay ranges from $37,540 for newcomers to $62,680 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,100 Press Machine Operator jobs in Arizona (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $46,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,868 — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
| Gross (median) | $46,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,413 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,566 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$763 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,868 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,239 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Arizona?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Arizona is $46,610 per year ($22.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,780 and $51,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $46,610, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $38,868 per year ($3,239 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 1,100 Press Machine Operator jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.