Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $46,350 -2% vs national
Median hourly $22.28
10th percentile $36,270
90th percentile $59,780
Employed locally 60
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,270
    25th
    $39,570
    50th (median)
    $46,350
    75th
    $48,950
    90th
    $59,780

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Prepress Technicians and Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Prepress Technicians and Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $98,780
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,210
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $60,260
    New Jersey $59,210
    Delaware $58,470

    Nearby metros — Prepress Technicians and Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $51,030
    Cleveland, OH $48,460
    Ohio $46,880
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $46,580
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $46,440
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $46,430

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Prepress Technicians and Workers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Akron, OH is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.53 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Prepress Technicians and Workers salaries?

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in Akron, OH is 2% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Akron?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,270 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,570.