Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $52,410 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.20
10th percentile $48,350
90th percentile $62,200
Employed locally 40
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,350
    25th
    $50,130
    50th (median)
    $52,410
    75th
    $60,410
    90th
    $62,200

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Prepress Technicians and Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary is 24% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $57,560
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $56,850
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $54,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $52,060
    Lynchburg, VA $49,800
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,610

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,240
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,610
    Machinists $47,130
    Production Workers, All Other $38,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Asheville, NC is $25.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in Asheville, NC is 10.8% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,350 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,130.