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Press Machine Operator Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$23.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,309/year ($3,359/month) for a single filer
Minnesota is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Press Machine Operators (5th of 49), with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 6,130 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $49,770 a year — though pay ranges from $34,670 for newcomers to $64,700 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,130 Press Machine Operator jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $49,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,309 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $49,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,792 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,807 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$1,861 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,309 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,359 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Minnesota?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Minnesota is $49,770 per year ($23.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,850 and $60,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $49,770, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $40,309 per year ($3,359 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 6,130 Press Machine Operator jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.