Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in New York

Prepress technicians and workers in New York earn the most in New York (average $58,750 a year) and the least in Buffalo ($47,640), across the 5 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the prepress technicians and workers average at $53,260 and the median at $52,420 for 1,110 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $50,800.

Prepress Technicians and Workers average salary by city in New York

New York$58,750
Albany$51,200
Rochester$50,590
Syracuse$50,020
Buffalo$47,640

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$58,750	$54,590	$47,590	$46,759	113
Albany	$51,200	$49,590	$44,560	$41,108	100
Rochester	$50,590	$50,320	$42,990	$40,652	97
Syracuse	$50,020	$48,730	$40,550	$40,225	96
Buffalo	$47,640	$46,830	$38,990	$38,444	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in other states

Prepress Technicians and Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-5111.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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