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Press Machine Operator Salary in Washington (2026)
$24.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,287/year ($3,607/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Press Machine Operators (3rd of 49), with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 1,750 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $51,160 a year — though pay ranges from $41,440 for newcomers to $71,550 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,750 Press Machine Operator jobs in Washington (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $51,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $43,287 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $51,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,959 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,914 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,287 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,607 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Washington?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Washington is $51,160 per year ($24.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,280 and $60,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Washington?
- On the median salary of $51,160, a single filer in Washington takes home about $43,287 per year ($3,607 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 1,750 Press Machine Operator jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.