How much does a prepress technician make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,125 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,492
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $72,960 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,270 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,690 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $52,810 |
| 6. United States | $49,500 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $48,740 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Print operator$45,780
- Bindery worker$42,290
- Watch maker$69,710
- Piano tuner$76,940
- Jeweller$52,540
- Potter$46,160
- Glassblower$43,050
- Sign installer$42,160
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| District of Columbia | $101,000 |
| Maryland | $62,810 |
| Massachusetts | $57,830 |
| New Jersey | $57,470 |
| California | $56,330 |
| Colorado | $56,070 |
| Nevada | $55,680 |
| Vermont | $54,590 |
| Washington | $53,770 |
| New York | $53,440 |
See all 45 states
| Oregon | $53,320 |
| Arkansas | $52,800 |
| Montana | $51,910 |
| Illinois | $51,600 |
| Minnesota | $49,310 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,100 |
| Virginia | $49,100 |
| Indiana | $49,050 |
| North Carolina | $49,050 |
| Connecticut | $48,780 |
| South Carolina | $48,640 |
| New Hampshire | $48,520 |
| Wisconsin | $48,330 |
| Ohio | $48,110 |
| Iowa | $47,770 |
| Tennessee | $47,590 |
| Maine | $47,260 |
| Idaho | $47,220 |
| Michigan | $46,850 |
| Florida | $46,730 |
| South Dakota | $46,370 |
| Rhode Island | $45,930 |
| Missouri | $45,860 |
| Oklahoma | $45,830 |
| Kentucky | $45,830 |
| Georgia | $45,760 |
| Kansas | $45,290 |
| Utah | $44,230 |
| Louisiana | $40,850 |
| Nebraska | $40,510 |
| Arizona | $40,480 |
| Texas | $40,430 |
| New Mexico | $39,830 |
| West Virginia | $35,320 |
| Alabama | $35,020 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Prepress Technician and Worker | $48,690 |
| Desktop Publisher | $55,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a prepress technician make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,125 a month, $49,500 a year.
How much does a prepress technician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $35,790 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $69,790.
Which country pays a prepress technician the most?
Australia, with a median of $56,660 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a prepress technician the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $101,000 a year.
Does a prepress technician make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $49,500 a year against $46,560 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a prepress technician or a print operator?
A prepress technician: $49,500 a year against $45,780 for a print operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate