Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $48,460 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.30
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $63,240
Employed locally 210
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $40,660
    50th (median)
    $48,460
    75th
    $59,810
    90th
    $63,240

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Prepress Technicians and Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary is 29% 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
    Ohio $46,880
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $46,580
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $46,440
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $46,430
    Akron, OH $46,350

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,120
    Machinists$57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Cleveland, OH is $23.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in Cleveland, OH is 2.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,660.