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Prepress Technicians and Workers in Illinois

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 Illinois the median pay is $49,450 a year, 2% above the national median of $48,690.

$49,450median pay in Illinois, per year
$44,130–$65,240middle half earn
680employed in Illinois
$48,690U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois

749open roles like this on employer career sites, 35 in Illinois or remote
43employers hiring
385posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in Illinois and remote

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

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O*NET-SOC 51-5111.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.