Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $38,750 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $26,810
90th percentile $50,170
Employed locally 110
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,810
    25th
    $29,220
    50th (median)
    $38,750
    75th
    $45,320
    90th
    $50,170

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Prepress Technicians and Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary is 48% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,150
    Lubbock, TX $36,420
    College Station-Bryan, TX $30,270

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers$33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in San Antonio, TX is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in San Antonio, TX is 18.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,810 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,220.