Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $41,710 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.05
10th percentile $28,860
90th percentile $61,600
Employed locally 160
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,860
    25th
    $31,460
    50th (median)
    $41,710
    75th
    $48,020
    90th
    $61,600

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Prepress Technicians and Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary is 57% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $43,460
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,750
    Lubbock, TX $36,420
    College Station-Bryan, TX $30,270

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Austin, TX is $20.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in Austin, TX is 11.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,860 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,460.