Wages for prepress workers vary by job, location, and size of the company. Employees may also be paid more if they have more training and experience. Workers who are members of a union usually are paid more than non-union employees.
Prepress workers who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. Some companies also provide a retirement plan.
Prepress technicians and workers (SOC 51-5111)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $16.83 | $19.31 | $24.96 |
| Yearly | $35,012 | $40,162 | $51,910 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $15.90 | $19.56 | $23.91 |
| Yearly | $33,069 | $40,682 | $49,720 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $16.83 | $21.87 | $28.45 |
| Yearly | $35,012 | $45,493 | $59,178 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $18.24 | $22.72 | $25.25 |
| Yearly | $37,932 | $47,256 | $52,529 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $13.91 | $17.36 | $23.28 |
| Yearly | $28,948 | $36,122 | $48,422 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $16.80 | $22.52 | $25.29 |
| Yearly | $34,953 | $46,838 | $52,601 | |
| McHenry County | Hourly | $16.47 | $22.45 | $25.03 |
| Yearly | $34,239 | $46,699 | $52,065 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $17.13 | $22.83 | $29.90 |
| Yearly | $35,630 | $47,497 | $62,183 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $12.51 | $20.49 | $30.10 |
| Yearly | $26,011 | $42,620 | $62,595 | |
| St. Louis-Belleville Area | Hourly | $12.51 | $13.79 | $17.98 |
| Yearly | $26,011 | $28,668 | $37,391 | |
| United States | Hourly | $17.50 | $21.67 | $26.12 |
| Yearly | $36,390 | $45,070 | $54,330 | |