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Prepress Technicians and Workers

Also known as: Ad Compositor, Ad Setter, Advertisement Compositor, Advertising Layout Worker, Bankman, Blueprint Blocker, Blueprint Cutter, Blueprint Developer, Blueprint Duplicator, Blueprint Machine Operator

Format and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed. Includes digital and photo typesetting. May produce printing plates.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School2%
High School Diploma39%
Some College9%
Post-Secondary Certificate21%
Associate's Degree23%
Bachelor's Degree5%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None4%
Up to 1 month2%
6 months - 1 year17%
1-2 years22%
2-4 years37%
4-6 years14%
6-8 years3%
8-10 years1%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

Up to 1 month11%
1-3 months17%
3-6 months33%
6 months - 1 year22%
1-2 years10%
2-4 years6%

How AI Impacts Each Task

26 tasks analyzed

Generate prepress proofs in digital or other format to approximate the appearance of the final printed piece.

Proofread and perform quality control of text and images.

Enter, position, and alter text size, using computers, to make up and arrange pages so that printed materials can be produced.

Perform "preflight" check of required font, graphic, text and image files to ensure completeness prior to delivery to printer.

Operate and maintain laser plate-making equipment that converts electronic data to plates without the use of film.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityCooperationInitiativeStress ToleranceIndependenceAdaptability/FlexibilityPersistenceAchievement/EffortInnovationSelf ControlAnalytical Thinking

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$47,300

per year

Mean Wage

$49,130

per year

Employment

23K

workers

Wage Range

$34,270 - $65,530

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$34,270Median: $47,300$65,530
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