How much does a prepress technician and worker make in California?
$53,860a year
Median yearly pay for prepress technician and workers in California. That is $25.89 an hour or $4,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.89
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,870Median: $53,860Highest 10%: $76,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,870 | $18.69 | |
| 25th | $46,650 | $22.43 | |
| Median | $53,860 | $25.89 | |
| 75th | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| 90th | $76,420 | $36.74 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $66,670 |
| San Francisco, CA | $59,970 |
| Sacramento, CA | $55,560 |
| San Diego, CA | $53,410 |
| Riverside, CA | $51,410 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,380 |
| Oxnard, CA | $51,180 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for prepress technician and workers.
| 5. Vermont | $55,880 |
| 6. Nevada | $55,680 |
| 7. Oregon | $54,360 |
| 8. California | $53,860 |
| 9. Washington | $53,770 |
| 10. Arkansas | $52,800 |
| 11. New York | $52,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a prepress technician and worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $25.89 ($53,860 a year).
Do prepress technician and workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $53,860 against $48,690 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for prepress technician and worker pay?
California ranks 8 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays prepress technician and workers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $66,670 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.