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Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Maine

The median pay for a prepress technicians and workers in Maine is $46,350/year ($22.28/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $56K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Maine. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$46K
Median annual
$22.28/hr
Hourly rate
$40K
Entry level (10th %)
$56K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $46K get you in Maine?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,114/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,281/mo
Rent as % of take-home41.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$47,441/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,833/mo

About prepress technicians and workers

U.S. employed: 70
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Maine

Bar chart showing Prepress Technicians and Workers salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $40,180, 25th percentile $43,570, median $46,350, 75th percentile $48,780, 90th percentile $55,640. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$40K25th$44KMedian$46K75th$49K90th$56K
Bar chart showing Prepress Technicians and Workers salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $40,180, 25th percentile $43,570, median $46,350, 75th percentile $48,780, 90th percentile $55,640. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level prepress technicians and workers (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $56K or more, a $15K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do prepress technicians and workers make in Maine?

The median is $46,350 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,180, and experienced prepress technicians and workers can clear $55,640. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $46K enough to live in Maine?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,114/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 41.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a prepress technicians and workers salary go in Maine?

Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median prepress technicians and workers salary is worth about $47,441 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do prepress technicians and workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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