Well the figures are out and they reveal the states that have the highest number of jobs for pressmen. The department of labour statistics revealed a map identifying each state and the number of press operators employed. Here it is:
It's really not surprising in some ways. Offset pressmen are generally employed in more metropolitan areas.
Here is a more detailed breakdown to reveal exact numbers.
| State | Employment | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 15,340 | 0.96 | 0.79 | $18.11 | $37,670 |
| Texas | 10,350 | 0.88 | 0.73 | $17.96 | $37,360 |
| Illinois | 9,360 | 1.59 | 1.31 | $20.40 | $42,430 |
| Pennsylvania | 9,260 | 1.61 | 1.33 | $18.08 | $37,600 |
| New York | 8,960 | 0.98 | 0.81 | $19.16 | $39,850 |
There are some siginificant details in these figures. For example, Illinois doesn't stand out with an impressive number of jobs, but the employment per thousands jobs is significant. Its a hub for printing and the demand for printing jobs will certainly be felt more than in a place like California, even though it has more jobs.
Significant too is hourly mean wage of $20.40. Of course this doesn't reflect the entire payscale from the newbie to the lead operator, but it tells that Illinois pay more for their pressmen.
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