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Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Wisconsin

The median pay for a prepress technicians and workers in Wisconsin is $46,600/year ($22.4/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $62K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Wisconsin. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$47K
Median annual
$22.4/hr
Hourly rate
$35K
Entry level (10th %)
$62K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $47K get you in Wisconsin?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,172/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,202/mo
Rent as % of take-home37.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$49,401/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,970/mo

About prepress technicians and workers

U.S. employed: 1,420
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin

Bar chart showing Prepress Technicians and Workers salary percentiles in Wisconsin: 10th percentile $35,460, 25th percentile $39,050, median $46,600, 75th percentile $58,390, 90th percentile $62,470. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$35K25th$39KMedian$47K75th$58K90th$62K
Bar chart showing Prepress Technicians and Workers salary percentiles in Wisconsin: 10th percentile $35,460, 25th percentile $39,050, median $46,600, 75th percentile $58,390, 90th percentile $62,470. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level prepress technicians and workers (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $62K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.

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Prepress Technicians and Workers salary by metro in Wisconsin

8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Oshkosh-Neenah$54K+15%140
Milwaukee-Waukesha$48K+2%330
Madison$47K+2%190
Appleton$47K+0%120
Green Bay$45K-3%210
Sheboygan$40K-14%30
La Crosse-Onalaska$39K-16%90
Eau Claire$36K-22%40

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Frequently asked questions

How much do prepress technicians and workers make in Wisconsin?

The median is $46,600 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,460, and experienced prepress technicians and workers can clear $62,470. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $47K enough to live in Wisconsin?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,172/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 37.9% 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 Wisconsin?

Wisconsin 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 $49,401 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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