Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $38,980 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $30,060
90th percentile $61,150
Employed locally 90
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,060
    25th
    $35,660
    50th (median)
    $38,980
    75th
    $46,770
    90th
    $61,150

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Prepress Technicians and Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary is 43% 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
    Lawrence, KS $48,660
    Kansas City, MO-KS $48,380
    Clarksville, TN-KY $41,250
    Jacksonville, FL $38,250

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $57,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $67,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,790
    Machinists $47,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Wichita, KS is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in Wichita, KS is 17.6% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,060 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,660.