Prepress Workers
Prepress workers create printing plates that are used on printing presses.
Prepress workers transfer images to printing plates. They monitor the color and quality of photos that will be incorporated into print materials.
Prepress Workers are in the Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications career cluster and the Printing Technology pathway.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median
$22.48 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Percent Growth
-17.9% Shrinking Read more about outlook |
Education & Training: |
Postsecondary vocational training is common. |
On the Job: |
Work Activities
Assess your skills |
Job Title Examples: |
Desktop Operator,
Electronic Prepress Technician (EPP Tech),
Plate Mounter
See more job title examples |
Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.


