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Press Machine Operator Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$23.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,498/year ($3,292/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 15th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 470 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $48,170 a year — though pay ranges from $37,850 for newcomers to $62,280 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 470 Press Machine Operator jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $48,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,498 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $48,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,600 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,685 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$1,386 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,498 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,292 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Rhode Island?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Rhode Island is $48,170 per year ($23.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,550 and $59,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $48,170, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $39,498 per year ($3,292 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 470 Press Machine Operator jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.