Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $48,970 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $34,880
90th percentile $65,820
Employed locally 60
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,880
    25th
    $43,520
    50th (median)
    $48,970
    75th
    $51,940
    90th
    $65,820

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $52,290
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $50,660
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $47,950
    Lancaster, PA $47,840
    Pittsburgh, PA $47,410
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $46,590

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,000
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,370
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Prepress Technicians and Workers in York, PA is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in York, PA is 3.5% 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 York?

    Entry-level Prepress Technicians and Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,880 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,520.