SOC 51-5111 · May 2025 · United States
Prepress Technicians and Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers across the United States is $48,690 per year, measured over 23,840 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $100,980.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Prepress Technicians and Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 188.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $100,980 and Alabama pays $35,020.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $100,980 | 180 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $60,770 | 480 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $57,250 | 460 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $56,840 | 880 | |
| 5 | Vermont | $55,880 | 40 | |
| 6 | Nevada | $55,680 | 130 | |
| 7 | Oregon | $54,360 | 230 | |
| 8 | California | $53,860 | 2,020 | |
| 9 | Washington | $53,770 | 380 | |
| 10 | Arkansas | $52,800 | 160 |
States with the most Prepress Technicians and Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 2,880 | $49,130 | |
| 2 | Texas | 2,320 | $38,410 | |
| 3 | California | 2,020 | $53,860 | |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 1,160 | $48,410 | |
| 5 | Kentucky | 1,130 | $45,830 | |
| 6 | New York | 1,110 | $52,420 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 1,070 | $47,810 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 910 | $49,100 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 880 | $56,840 | |
| 10 | Florida | 840 | $45,660 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $70,670 | 490 |
| 2 | San Jose | $66,670 | 80 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $59,970 | 200 |
| 4 | Fayetteville | $59,540 | 60 |
| 5 | Oshkosh | $58,430 | 180 |
| 6 | Boston | $58,360 | 290 |
| 7 | Little Rock | $58,200 | 40 |
| 8 | Durham | $57,850 | 30 |
| 9 | Baltimore | $56,930 | 190 |
| 10 | Hickory | $56,850 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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