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Prepress Technicians and Workers pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for prepress technicians and workers is $23.78 an hour ($49,450 a year). About 680 people work in this job there.

$23.78Median hourly pay
$44,130–$65,240Middle half of workers, yearly
680People in this job in Illinois

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($48,690). Illinois ranks 16th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for prepress technicians and workers in Illinois

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.41$38,290
25% of workers$21.22$44,130
Half of workers (median)$23.78$49,450
75% of workers$31.37$65,240
90% of workers$37.02$77,000

Prepress Technicians and Workers pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$49,680580

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for prepress technicians and workers

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -15.3% over ten years, declining · about 2,100 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.