Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $47,720 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $64,480
Employed locally 330
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $39,710
    50th (median)
    $47,720
    75th
    $61,070
    90th
    $64,480

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Prepress Technicians and Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary is 38% 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
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $53,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $52,290
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,820
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,710
    Winston-Salem, NC $48,230
    Madison, WI $47,470

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,260
    Machinists$53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Milwaukee, WI is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 0.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,710.