Prepress Technicians and Workers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Prepress Technicians and Workers *
U S |
$17.75 | $21.82 | $25.37 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$17.42 | $22.38 | $25.55 |
Central Minnesota |
$16.84 | $18.24 | $23.08 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$18.13 | $18.76 | $25.74 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$14.74 | $19.81 | $22.35 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$19.21 | $21.57 | $22.38 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$16.25 | $18.24 | $25.17 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$18.67 | $22.58 | $28.01 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 2,030 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Prepress Technicians and Workers most often work?
- Printing and Related Support Activities
- Publishing Industries (except Internet)
- Paper Manufacturing
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 1,144 new Prepress Technicians and Workers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 28,200 | 23,300 | -4,800 | -17.1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,076 | 899 | -177 | -16.4% |
| Central Minnesota | 98 | 83 | -15 | -15.3% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 41 | 32 | -9 | -22% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 170 | 163 | -7 | -4.1% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 84 | 68 | -16 | -19% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 705 | 582 | -123 | -17.4% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.