SOC 51-5111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Prepress Technicians and Workers — Alabama
Alabama
Median pay in Alabama is $35,020 a year, 28.1% under the national median of $48,690 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Alabama is $35,020 a year, 28.1% under the national median of $48,690 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $29,240 and $39,320. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,400 and the ninetieth at $46,060.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Alabama ranks 45th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 606th of 690 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,400 | −41.7% |
| 25th | $29,240 | −39.9% |
| Median (50th) | $35,020 | −28.1% |
| 75th | $39,320 | −19.2% |
| 90th | $46,060 | −5.4% |
| Mean | $35,680 | −26.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $35,020 goes as far as $39,437 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,437US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,020 a year, 28.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,400 to $46,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 45th of 45 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $35,020, or $16.84 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,690, so pay in Alabama is 28.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $46,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Alabama. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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