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Press Machine Operator Salary in Indiana (2026)
$22.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,543/year ($3,212/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 21st of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 9,680 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $46,980 a year — though pay ranges from $36,960 for newcomers to $73,840 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,680 Press Machine Operator jobs in Indiana (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $46,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,543 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,458 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,594 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,386 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,543 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,212 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Indiana?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Indiana is $46,980 per year ($22.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,630 and $56,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $46,980, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $38,543 per year ($3,212 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 9,680 Press Machine Operator jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.