Prepress Technicians and Workers Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $23.41

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$17.22
25th$19.68
Median$23.41
75th$28.16
90th$31.77

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do prepress technicians and workers make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $23.41; the mean hourly wage is $24.43.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for prepress technicians and workers?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $17.22 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for prepress technicians and workers?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $31.77 per hour.