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Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in West Virginia

The median pay for a prepress technicians and workers in West Virginia is $34,320/year ($16.5/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $27K at the entry level to $51K for experienced workers.

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

$34K
Median annual
$16.5/hr
Hourly rate
$27K
Entry level (10th %)
$51K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $34K get you in West Virginia?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,381/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,008/mo
Rent as % of take-home42.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$38,549/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,373/mo

About prepress technicians and workers

U.S. employed: 60
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, West Virginia

Bar chart showing Prepress Technicians and Workers salary percentiles in West Virginia: 10th percentile $26,920, 25th percentile $28,030, median $34,320, 75th percentile $40,660, 90th percentile $50,500. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$27K25th$28KMedian$34K75th$41K90th$51K
Bar chart showing Prepress Technicians and Workers salary percentiles in West Virginia: 10th percentile $26,920, 25th percentile $28,030, median $34,320, 75th percentile $40,660, 90th percentile $50,500. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level prepress technicians and workers (10th percentile) start around $27K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $51K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do prepress technicians and workers make in West Virginia?

The median is $34,320 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $26,920, and experienced prepress technicians and workers can clear $50,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $34K enough to live in West Virginia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,381/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 42.3% 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 West Virginia?

West Virginia 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 $38,549 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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