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Press Machine Operator Salary in New York (2026)
$22.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,951/year ($3,163/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 22nd of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 3,340 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $46,930 a year — though pay ranges from $36,510 for newcomers to $71,770 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,340 Press Machine Operator jobs in New York (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $46,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,951 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $46,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,452 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,590 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,937 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,951 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,163 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in New York?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in New York is $46,930 per year ($22.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,800 and $57,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in New York?
- On the median salary of $46,930, a single filer in New York takes home about $37,951 per year ($3,163 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 3,340 Press Machine Operator jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.