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Press Machine Operator Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$23.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,166/year ($3,264/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 17th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 8,890 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $47,860 a year — though pay ranges from $35,380 for newcomers to $62,590 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,890 Press Machine Operator jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $47,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,166 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $47,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,563 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,661 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,469 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,166 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,264 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Pennsylvania is $47,860 per year ($23.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,710 and $58,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $47,860, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $39,166 per year ($3,264 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 8,890 Press Machine Operator jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.