Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $46,650 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $62,930
Employed locally 60
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $40,890
    50th (median)
    $46,650
    75th
    $61,120
    90th
    $62,930

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Prepress Technicians and Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary is 45% 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
    Ames, IA $52,750
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $52,290
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $51,090
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $49,940

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,950
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$36,140
    Bakers$36,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Des Moines, IA is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.4% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,010 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,890.