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How much does a prepress technician and worker make in San Jose?

$66,670a year

Median yearly pay for prepress technician and workers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $32.05 an hour or $5,556 a month.

Hourly
$32.05
Vs. national median
+37%
Rank among cities
2 of 102
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,530Median: $66,670Highest 10%: $93,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,530$22.85
25th$59,540$28.63
Median$66,670$32.05
75th$80,200$38.56
90th$93,600$45.00

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for prepress technician and workers.

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
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Related jobs in San Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$103,000
Power Plant Operator$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$74,420
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$64,740
Welder$64,140
Machinist$63,540
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$63,510
Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a prepress technician and worker make an hour in San Jose?

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $32.05 ($66,670 a year).

Do prepress technician and workers make more in San Jose than the national average?

Yes: $66,670 against $48,690 nationally, 37% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $53,860, so San Jose pays 24% more.

Where does San Jose rank for prepress technician and worker pay?

2 of 102 metro areas with data.

How much does a prepress technician and worker make starting out in San Jose?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,600 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.