Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $49,240 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $63,340
Employed locally 70
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $43,820
    50th (median)
    $49,240
    75th
    $60,680
    90th
    $63,340

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Prepress Technicians and Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary is 43% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,210
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,160
    Syracuse, NY $48,440
    Rochester, NY $47,100
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,770

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,340
    Machinists$64,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Albany, NY is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in Albany, NY is 4.1% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,820.