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Prepress Technicians and Workers in California

Prepress technicians format text and images into finished pages ready for printing. They work in printing facilities, design studios, and publishing companies, handling both digital and photo typesetting In California the median pay is $53,860 a year, 11% above the national median of $48,690.

$53,860median pay in California, per year

$46,650–$61,780middle half earn

2,020employed in California

$48,690U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in California

762open roles like this on employer career sites, 68 in California or remote

44employers hiring

410posted in the last 7 days

NY · CA · PAwhere most openings are

Openings in California and remote

Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - PRRC · Veterans Health Administration · San Diego, California · $136388–$177306
Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Maintenance Worker Foreman) · Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Victorville, California · $40.16–$46.8
MWR Maintenance Worker · Commander, Navy Installations Command · Seal Beach, California · $46576–$50416
Electrical Worker Supervisor (Electrical Worker Foreman) · Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Mendota, California · $35.97–$41.96
MWR Custodial Worker Supervisor · Commander, Navy Installations Command · Point Loma Complex, San Diego, California · $48955–$53045
CUSTODIAL WORKER LEADER · Air Force Materiel Command · Edwards AFB, California · $18.89–$22.04
Maintenance Worker · Air Force Materiel Command · Edwards AFB, California · $22.32–$23.25
Social Worker (Part Time) (PACT) · Veterans Health Administration · San Diego, California · $79091–$124407

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringTime ManagementReading ComprehensionCoordinationComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageDesignMathematics (knowledge)Production and ProcessingCustomer and Personal Service

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Prepress Technicians and Workers.

Licenses and training in California

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Prepress Technicians and Workers pay in other states

District of Columbia · $100,980 Maryland · $60,770 Massachusetts · $57,250 New Jersey · $56,840 Vermont · $55,880 Nevada · $55,680 Oregon · $54,360 Washington · $53,770 Arkansas · $52,800 New York · $52,420

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