The average salary for a prepress technicians and worker in the United States is $46,540, but the range typically falls between $36,390 and $54,330. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $22.38, with a range between $17.5 and $26.12.
There are approximately 23,590 people employed as a prepress technicians and worker in the United States. With Texas, Minnesota, Wisconsin employing the highest number of prepress technicians and workers.The state with the best pay for a prepress technicians and worker is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $95,860, while Oklahoma has the lowest average annual salary of $31,710.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $31,330 | $15.06 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,390 | $17.5 |
| Median | $45,070 | $21.67 |
| 75th Percentile | $54,330 | $26.12 |
| 90th Percentile | $63,440 | $30.5 |
The salary of a prepress technicians and worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a prepress technicians and worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for prepress technicians and workers are District of Columbia, Delaware, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Colorado while the worst states are Oklahoma, Alabama, New Mexico, Utah, South Dakota.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $26,800 | $33,930 | $46,520 |
| Arizona | $37,010 | $47,670 | $60,620 |
| Arkansas | $34,620 | $45,170 | $60,930 |
| California | $36,460 | $52,370 | $72,180 |
| Colorado | $39,760 | $54,360 | $72,800 |
| Connecticut | $31,550 | $47,350 | $69,170 |
| Delaware | $31,250 | $52,360 | $60,620 |
| District of Columbia | $93,810 | $95,860 | $105,390 |
| Florida | $31,860 | $46,130 | $63,330 |
| Georgia | $29,750 | $44,950 | $60,020 |
| Hawaii | $29,400 | $42,700 | $54,870 |
| Idaho | $31,430 | $40,580 | $50,960 |
| Illinois | $31,680 | $44,110 | $62,620 |
| Indiana | $30,930 | $46,600 | $63,370 |
| Iowa | $27,120 | $40,160 | $50,020 |
| Kansas | $29,230 | $41,510 | $57,700 |
| Kentucky | $31,170 | $40,970 | $49,170 |
| Maine | $38,720 | $48,400 | $61,460 |
| Maryland | $30,940 | $49,660 | $66,210 |
| Massachusetts | $37,010 | $54,130 | $72,930 |
| Michigan | $26,840 | $46,160 | $61,050 |
| Minnesota | $32,800 | $45,410 | $61,150 |
| Mississippi | $27,300 | $40,480 | $52,320 |
| Missouri | $35,720 | $46,740 | $62,100 |
| Montana | $34,590 | $42,080 | $47,840 |
| Nebraska | $31,950 | $43,350 | $55,500 |
| Nevada | $37,480 | $52,110 | $61,070 |
| New Hampshire | $38,190 | $52,430 | $67,600 |
| New Jersey | $37,120 | $57,070 | $79,110 |
| New Mexico | $24,960 | $34,530 | $39,150 |
| New York | $34,670 | $51,420 | $78,050 |
| North Carolina | $31,140 | $45,570 | $56,970 |
| Ohio | $33,470 | $46,690 | $60,150 |
| Oklahoma | $18,200 | $31,710 | $47,120 |
| Oregon | $44,200 | $53,470 | $65,040 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,280 | $51,550 | $70,810 |
| South Carolina | $36,890 | $46,650 | $64,570 |
| South Dakota | $27,750 | $37,830 | $49,420 |
| Tennessee | $29,860 | $43,180 | $59,040 |
| Texas | $22,230 | $40,100 | $58,990 |
| Utah | $26,780 | $37,890 | $53,830 |
| Vermont | $41,000 | $51,800 | $63,080 |
| Virginia | $36,200 | $52,050 | $73,470 |
| Washington | $34,910 | $49,110 | $64,690 |
| West Virginia | $21,860 | $39,290 | $54,930 |
| Wisconsin | $31,680 | $43,570 | $59,610 |
Even between cities, the salary of a prepress technicians and worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for prepress technicians and workers is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, DC with an average salary of $67,550.The city with the lowest average salary for prepress technicians and workers is Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, TX with an average salary of $29,130.
Areas with highest average salaries for prepress technicians and workers
Areas with lowest average salaries for prepress technicians and workers
The number of prepress technicians and workers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of prepress technicians and workers has decreased by -4,420. On average, the number of prepress technicians and workers has been increasing by -3.9% each year. The salary of prepress technicians and workers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of prepress technicians and workers has increased by $3,170. On average, the salary of prepress technicians and workers has been increasing by 1.8% each year.
Prepress Technicians and Workers are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for prepress technicians and workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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