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Press Machine Operator Salary in Florida (2026)
$18.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,870/year ($2,823/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 48th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 2,740 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $39,440 a year — though pay ranges from $33,180 for newcomers to $50,630 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,740 Press Machine Operator jobs in Florida (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $39,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $33,870 — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,553 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,017 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,870 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,823 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Florida?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Florida is $39,440 per year ($18.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,180 and $46,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Florida?
- On the median salary of $39,440, a single filer in Florida takes home about $33,870 per year ($2,823 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 2,740 Press Machine Operator jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.