Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for prepress technicians and workers in the United States was $48,690 ($23.41 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,810 | $17.22 |
| 25th | $40,930 | $19.68 |
| Median | $48,690 | $23.41 |
| 75th | $58,580 | $28.16 |
| 90th | $66,080 | $31.77 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-5111
- Total U.S. employment: 23,840
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
Across the United States, 23,840 prepress technicians and workers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
The mean wage of $50,800 sits 4.3% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,020 | $16.84 | -28.1% | 130 |
| Arizona | $38,830 | $18.67 | -20.3% | 210 |
| Arkansas | $52,800 | $25.39 | +8.4% | 160 |
| California | $53,860 | $25.89 | +10.6% | 2,020 |
| Colorado | $51,730 | $24.87 | +6.2% | 150 |
| Connecticut | $48,780 | $23.45 | +0.2% | 430 |
| District of Columbia | $100,980 | $48.55 | +107.4% | 180 |
| Florida | $45,660 | $21.95 | -6.2% | 840 |
| Georgia | $50,280 | $24.17 | +3.3% | 320 |
| Idaho | $47,220 | $22.70 | -3.0% | 50 |
| Illinois | $49,450 | $23.78 | +1.6% | 680 |
| Indiana | $49,050 | $23.58 | +0.7% | 670 |
| Iowa | $47,770 | $22.97 | -1.9% | 210 |
| Kansas | $45,290 | $21.77 | -7.0% | 520 |
| Kentucky | $45,830 | $22.03 | -5.9% | 1,130 |
| Louisiana | $38,060 | $18.30 | -21.8% | 90 |
| Maine | $47,350 | $22.76 | -2.8% | 50 |
| Maryland | $60,770 | $29.22 | +24.8% | 480 |
| Massachusetts | $57,250 | $27.53 | +17.6% | 460 |
| Michigan | $46,960 | $22.58 | -3.6% | 540 |
| Minnesota | $49,130 | $23.62 | +0.9% | 2,880 |
| Missouri | $45,860 | $22.05 | -5.8% | 510 |
| Montana | $51,910 | $24.96 | +6.6% | 40 |
| Nebraska | $40,930 | $19.68 | -15.9% | 400 |
| Nevada | $55,680 | $26.77 | +14.4% | 130 |
| New Hampshire | $48,580 | $23.36 | -0.2% | 120 |
| New Jersey | $56,840 | $27.33 | +16.7% | 880 |
| New Mexico | $39,830 | $19.15 | -18.2% | 30 |
| New York | $52,420 | $25.20 | +7.7% | 1,110 |
| North Carolina | $49,760 | $23.92 | +2.2% | 600 |
| Ohio | $47,810 | $22.99 | -1.8% | 1,070 |
| Oklahoma | $45,730 | $21.99 | -6.1% | 80 |
| Oregon | $54,360 | $26.14 | +11.6% | 230 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,100 | $23.61 | +0.8% | 910 |
| Rhode Island | $45,930 | $22.08 | -5.7% | 0 |
| South Carolina | $45,900 | $22.07 | -5.7% | 200 |
| South Dakota | $46,370 | $22.29 | -4.8% | 50 |
| Tennessee | $47,790 | $22.97 | -1.8% | 640 |
| Texas | $38,410 | $18.47 | -21.1% | 2,320 |
| Utah | $44,230 | $21.27 | -9.2% | 210 |
| Vermont | $55,880 | $26.86 | +14.8% | 40 |
| Virginia | $49,100 | $23.61 | +0.8% | 330 |
| Washington | $53,770 | $25.85 | +10.4% | 380 |
| West Virginia | $35,320 | $16.98 | -27.5% | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $48,410 | $23.28 | -0.6% | 1,160 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for prepress technicians and workers?
The median annual wage for prepress technicians and workers is $48,690 ($23.41 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays prepress technicians and workers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many prepress technicians and workers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 23,840 prepress technicians and workers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do prepress technicians and workers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $23.41. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.