Prepress Technicians and Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for prepress technicians and workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$101,710
- Rhode Island$62,540
- New Jersey$59,660
- Massachusetts$58,340
- Maryland$57,600
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Alabama$35,680
- West Virginia$38,160
- Louisiana$41,740
- Texas$42,140
- Oklahoma$42,470
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $101,710 | $100,980 | $49 | +100.2% | 180 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $62,540 | $45,930 | $30 | +23.1% | — |
| 3 | New Jersey | $59,660 | $56,840 | $29 | +17.4% | 880 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $58,340 | $57,250 | $28 | +14.8% | 460 |
| 5 | Maryland | $57,600 | $60,770 | $28 | +13.4% | 480 |
| 6 | Vermont | $56,470 | $55,880 | $27 | +11.2% | 40 |
| 7 | California | $55,580 | $53,860 | $27 | +9.4% | 2,020 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $55,580 | $48,780 | $27 | +9.4% | 430 |
| 9 | Illinois | $54,520 | $49,450 | $26 | +7.3% | 680 |
| 10 | Colorado | $54,380 | $51,730 | $26 | +7% | 150 |
| 11 | Washington | $53,910 | $53,770 | $26 | +6.1% | 380 |
| 12 | Oregon | $53,660 | $54,360 | $26 | +5.6% | 230 |
| 13 | New York | $53,260 | $52,420 | $26 | +4.8% | 1,110 |
| 14 | Nevada | $53,220 | $55,680 | $26 | +4.8% | 130 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $52,750 | $49,130 | $25 | +3.8% | 2,880 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $52,550 | $52,800 | $25 | +3.4% | 160 |
| 17 | Georgia | $51,930 | $50,280 | $25 | +2.2% | 320 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $51,850 | $48,410 | $25 | +2.1% | 1,160 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $51,170 | $49,760 | $25 | +0.7% | 600 |
| 20 | Maine | $50,490 | $47,350 | $24 | -0.6% | 50 |
| 21 | Montana | $50,490 | $51,910 | $24 | -0.6% | 40 |
| 22 | Indiana | $50,250 | $49,050 | $24 | -1.1% | 670 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $50,060 | $49,100 | $24 | -1.5% | 910 |
| 24 | Michigan | $49,360 | $46,960 | $24 | -2.8% | 540 |
| 25 | Virginia | $48,740 | $49,100 | $23 | -4.1% | 330 |
| 26 | Iowa | $48,400 | $47,770 | $23 | -4.7% | 210 |
| 27 | Ohio | $48,280 | $47,810 | $23 | -5% | 1,070 |
| 28 | New Hampshire | $47,880 | $48,580 | $23 | -5.7% | 120 |
| 29 | Kansas | $47,480 | $45,290 | $23 | -6.5% | 520 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $47,100 | $47,790 | $23 | -7.3% | 640 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $46,740 | $45,830 | $22 | -8% | 1,130 |
| 32 | Florida | $46,670 | $45,660 | $22 | -8.1% | 840 |
| 33 | Utah | $46,520 | $44,230 | $22 | -8.4% | 210 |
| 34 | Arizona | $46,360 | $38,830 | $22 | -8.7% | 210 |
| 35 | Missouri | $45,620 | $45,860 | $22 | -10.2% | 510 |
| 36 | Idaho | $45,300 | $47,220 | $22 | -10.8% | 50 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $45,110 | $40,930 | $22 | -11.2% | 400 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $44,980 | $46,370 | $22 | -11.5% | 50 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $44,640 | $45,900 | $21 | -12.1% | 200 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $42,830 | $39,830 | $21 | -15.7% | 30 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $42,470 | $45,730 | $20 | -16.4% | 80 |
| 42 | Texas | $42,140 | $38,410 | $20 | -17% | 2,320 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $41,740 | $38,060 | $20 | -17.8% | 90 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $38,160 | $35,320 | $18 | -24.9% | 50 |
| 45 | Alabama | $35,680 | $35,020 | $17 | -29.8% | 130 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 121 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $70,670 | $74,030 | 490 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $66,670 | $69,680 | 80 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $59,970 | $61,190 | 200 |
| 4 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $59,540 | $55,970 | 60 |
| 5 | Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $58,430 | $57,210 | 180 |
| 6 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $58,360 | $61,600 | 290 |
| 7 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $58,200 | $54,220 | 40 |
| 8 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $57,850 | $54,740 | 30 |
| 9 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $56,930 | $55,740 | 190 |
| 10 | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $56,850 | $53,620 | 30 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing prepress technicians and workerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $100,980 | $93,490 | 240 |
| 2 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $100,980 | $105,180 | 180 |
| 3 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $100,980 | $105,180 | 180 |
| 4 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $100,980 | $93,490 | 240 |
| 5 | Engineering Services | $80,330 | $85,960 | 60 |
| 6 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $80,310 | $81,710 | 70 |
| 7 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $77,910 | $80,030 | 460 |
| 8 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $75,440 | $72,980 | 60 |
| 9 | Junior Colleges | $75,120 | $71,980 | 60 |
| 10 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $73,780 | $70,190 | 130 |
| 11 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Local Government Owned | $72,960 | $67,940 | 70 |
| 12 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $72,960 | $70,230 | 160 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do prepress technicians and workers make in the U.S.?
The median prepress technicians and workers salary in the United States is $48,690 per year (mean $50,800), and about 80% earn between $35,810 and $66,080.
How much do prepress technicians and workers make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $50,800 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays prepress technicians and workers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for prepress technicians and workers at $101,710 per year (median $100,980).
What is the job outlook for prepress technicians and workers?
Employment is projected to change -14.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 2,800 openings per year.