Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $57,560 +21.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.67
10th percentile $47,470
90th percentile $69,150
Employed locally 180
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,470
    25th
    $50,050
    50th (median)
    $57,560
    75th
    $60,220
    90th
    $69,150

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Prepress Technicians and Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary is 39% 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
    Oregon $57,140
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $56,850
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $56,410
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,160
    Colorado $51,090
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $51,090

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $61,410
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Portland, OR-WA is $27.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 21.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,470 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,050.