Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $48,660 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.39
10th percentile $36,790
90th percentile $60,970
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,790
    25th
    $40,090
    50th (median)
    $48,660
    75th
    $60,210
    90th
    $60,970

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $51,810
    Kansas City, MO-KS $48,380
    Clarksville, TN-KY $41,250
    Wichita, KS $38,980
    Jacksonville, FL $38,250

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Printing Press Operators$40,580
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,850
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,540
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Lawrence, KS is $23.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in Lawrence, KS is 2.9% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,790 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,090.