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Prepress Technicians and Workers in The United States

(Técnicos y operarios de preimpresión)

Prepress Technicians and Workers -- Set up and prepare material for printing presses.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)51-5111.00
Career InterestsRC
Minimum education required(Postsecondary)
Postsecondary nondegree award
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)-2.07 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)29,900
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)23,700
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)2,700
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$25,500
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$42,540
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$62,590
Career ClusterArts, A/V Technology & Communications
(Artes, tecnología del Audio-Vi'deo y comunicaciones)
Major Occupational GroupProduction

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