Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $39,150 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.82
10th percentile $27,320
90th percentile $57,640
Employed locally 310
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,320
    25th
    $30,220
    50th (median)
    $39,150
    75th
    $45,020
    90th
    $57,640

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Prepress Technicians and Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary is 51% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $41,710
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,750
    Lubbock, TX $36,420
    College Station-Bryan, TX $30,270

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Houston, TX is $18.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in Houston, TX is 17.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,320 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,220.