Plate Maker Career

*A job as a Plate Maker falls under the broader career category of Prepress Technicians and Workers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Prepress Technicians and Workers : 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.


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Prepress Technicians and Worker Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$40,640

Median Hourly Wage

$19.54*

Total Employed Nationally

33,340


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.