How much does a prepress technician and worker make in Seattle?
$55,370a year
Median yearly pay for prepress technician and workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $26.62 an hour or $4,614 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.62
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 102
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,360Median: $55,370Highest 10%: $74,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,360 | $21.81 | |
| 25th | $47,850 | $23.00 | |
| Median | $55,370 | $26.62 | |
| 75th | $60,950 | $29.30 | |
| 90th | $74,210 | $35.68 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for prepress technician and workers.
| Portland, OR | $56,850 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a prepress technician and worker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $26.62 ($55,370 a year).
Do prepress technician and workers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $55,370 against $48,690 nationally, 14% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $53,770, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for prepress technician and worker pay?
16 of 102 metro areas with data.
How much does a prepress technician and worker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,210 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.