Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $43,460 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.89
10th percentile $35,380
90th percentile $64,360
Employed locally 710
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,380
    25th
    $39,710
    50th (median)
    $43,460
    75th
    $51,630
    90th
    $64,360

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Prepress Technicians and Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary is 50% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $41,710
    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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Dallas, TX is $20.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in Dallas, TX is 8.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,380 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,710.