Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $52,750 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.36
10th percentile $43,330
90th percentile $60,410
Employed locally 40
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,330
    25th
    $47,170
    50th (median)
    $52,750
    75th
    $52,750
    90th
    $60,410

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Prepress Technicians and Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary is 26% 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
    District of Columbia $98,780
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,320
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $52,290
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $51,090
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $49,940
    California $49,850

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,250
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,310
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $59,950
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Ames, IA is $25.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in Ames, IA is 11.5% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,330 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,170.