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How to become prepress technicians and workerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$48,690
25th–75th pct. $40,930–$58,580
Top pay (est.)
$85,900
Top 10% $66,080
Pay in 5 years
$53,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$57,900est.
$49,800–$67,200
Outlook score
28/100
★☆☆☆☆ Weak
AI replacement risk
65%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
−15.3%
2,100 openings / yr

How to become prepress technicians and workers

Typical education
Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Prepress Technicians and Workers

Key skills

Speaking
3.1
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Active Learning
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Coordination
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
4.8
Design
3.9
English Language
3.7
Administrative
3.7
Production and Processing
3.4
Customer and Personal Service
3.2
Mathematics
3.2
Communications and Media
3.1

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeThinking CreativelyOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkWorking with ComputersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsGetting InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Near VisionVisualizationOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityCategory Flexibility

Education of workers

High school diploma
39%
Associate's degree
23%
Some college
21%
Post-secondary certificate
9%
Bachelor's degree
5%
Less than high school
2%

Training before entry

1–3 months
23%
None / short demo
17%
6–12 months
16%
3–6 months
13%
Up to 1 month
12%
1–2 years
12%
2–4 years
7%

Related work experience

2–4 years
37%
1–2 years
22%
6–12 months
17%
4–6 years
14%
None
4%
6–8 years
3%
Up to 1 month
2%
8–10 years
1%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as prepress technicians and workers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.