Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,260 +27.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.97
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $69,350
Employed locally 40
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $45,170
    50th (median)
    $60,260
    75th
    $63,060
    90th
    $69,350

    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
    New Jersey $59,210
    Delaware $58,470
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $58,340

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,520
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Prepress Technicians and Workers make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in East Central Illinois is $28.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.34 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Prepress Technicians and Workers salaries?

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in East Central Illinois is 27.4% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,170.