Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Louisiana
$43,000 / year
≈ $3,600 per month · $20.67 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Louisiana · median $39,500
25th percentile
$34,000Average
$43,00075th percentile
$48,000
$34,000Average
$43,00075th percentile
$48,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Prepress Technicians and Workers salary by state
Alabama$37,000
Arizona$48,000
Arkansas$54,500
California$57,500
Colorado$56,500
Connecticut$57,500
District of Columbia$105,500
Florida$48,500
Georgia$53,500
Idaho$47,000
Illinois$56,500
Indiana$52,000
Iowa$50,000
Kansas$49,000
Kentucky$48,500
Louisiana$43,000
Maine$52,500
Maryland$59,500
Massachusetts$60,500
Michigan$51,000
Minnesota$54,500
Missouri$47,000
Montana$52,500
Nebraska$46,500
Nevada$55,000
New Hampshire$49,500
New Jersey$61,500
New Mexico$44,500
New York$55,000
North Carolina$53,000
Ohio$50,000
Oklahoma$44,000
Oregon$55,500
Pennsylvania$52,000
Rhode Island$64,500
South Carolina$46,000
South Dakota$46,500
Tennessee$48,500
Texas$43,500
Utah$48,000
Vermont$58,500
Virginia$50,500
Washington$56,000
West Virginia$39,500
Wisconsin$53,500
About this role
Prepress Technicians and Workers is a professional role within the function in the Production job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
Prepress Technicians and Workers pay by experience level
Entry level$37,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$42,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$50,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$60,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$68,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-14.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,800
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Prepress Technicians and Workers salary by industry
Printing and Related Support Activities
14,090 workers
$51,500Printing and Related Support Activities
14,090 workers
$51,500Publishing Industries
2,450 workers
$54,500Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
2,440 workers
$54,000Paper Manufacturing
1,420 workers
$56,500Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
1,370 workers
$56,500Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
1,250 workers
$52,000Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
960 workers
$55,000Plastics Product Manufacturing
960 workers
$55,000Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
820 workers
$46,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Prepress Technicians and Workers pays 6% below the average across 112 roles in the Production job family (family average $56,000).
Similar-paying roles in Production
Foundry Mold and Coremakers$51,500
Careers related to Prepress Technicians and Workers
Printing Press Operator$49,000
Etchers and Engravers$48,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Prepress Technicians and Workers make?
The average base salary for a Prepress Technicians and Workers in the United States is $52,500 per year, or about $25.24 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $42,500 and $60,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Production roles?
The Production job family averages $56,000 across 112 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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