How much does a prepress technician and worker make in Chicago?
$49,680a year
Median yearly pay for prepress technician and workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.88 an hour or $4,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.88
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 102
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,290Median: $49,680Highest 10%: $78,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| 25th | $44,770 | $21.52 | |
| Median | $49,680 | $23.88 | |
| 75th | $66,670 | $32.05 | |
| 90th | $78,140 | $37.57 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for prepress technician and workers.
| St. Louis, MO | $45,260 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a prepress technician and worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.88 ($49,680 a year).
Do prepress technician and workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $49,680 against $48,690 nationally, 2% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,450, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for prepress technician and worker pay?
39 of 102 metro areas with data.
How much does a prepress technician and worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,140 or more.
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.