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Press Machine Operator Salary in Maryland (2026)
$22.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,166/year ($3,180/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 19th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 270 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $47,320 a year — though pay ranges from $35,470 for newcomers to $57,360 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 270 Press Machine Operator jobs in Maryland (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $47,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,166 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $47,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,498 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,620 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,036 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,166 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,180 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Maryland?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Maryland is $47,320 per year ($22.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,420 and $50,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $47,320, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $38,166 per year ($3,180 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 270 Press Machine Operator jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.