Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary (2025)
Based on 23,840 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $35,810 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $40,930 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $48,690 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $58,580 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $66,080 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$36K
25th
$41K
Median
$49K
75th
$59K
90th
$66K
Highest Paying States for Prepress Technicians and Workers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $101,710 |
| Rhode Island | $62,540 |
| New Jersey | $59,660 |
| Massachusetts | $58,340 |
| Maryland | $57,600 |
| Vermont | $56,470 |
| California | $55,580 |
| Connecticut | $55,580 |
| Illinois | $54,520 |
| Colorado | $54,380 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Prepress Technicians and Workers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $101,710 per year, while Colorado has an average of $54,380 — a difference of $47,330. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Prepress Technicians and Workers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 23,840 workers were employed as Prepress Technicians and Workerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $50,800 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-5111