Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $44,790 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.54
10th percentile $32,910
90th percentile $58,340
Employed locally 70
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,910
    25th
    $37,360
    50th (median)
    $44,790
    75th
    $56,940
    90th
    $58,340

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Prepress Technicians and Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary is 40% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,050
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $39,280
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $38,460

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,290
    Printing Press Operators $46,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,270
    Machinists $60,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Mankato, MN is $21.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in Mankato, MN is 5.3% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,910 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,360.