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Press Machine Operator Salary in Ohio (2026)
$21.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,995/year ($3,166/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 34th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 13,350 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $45,230 a year — though pay ranges from $35,560 for newcomers to $60,770 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,350 Press Machine Operator jobs in Ohio (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $45,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,995 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $45,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,248 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,460 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$527 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,995 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,166 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Ohio?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Ohio is $45,230 per year ($21.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,360 and $50,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $45,230, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $37,995 per year ($3,166 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 13,350 Press Machine Operator jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.