Prepress Technicians and Workers Salary in Iowa

Prepress technicians and workers in Iowa earn the most in Ames (average $55,370 a year) and the least in Des Moines ($51,410), across the 2 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the prepress technicians and workers average at $48,400 and the median at $47,770 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $50,800.

Prepress Technicians and Workers average salary by city in Iowa

Ames$55,370
Des Moines$51,410

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ames	$55,370	$54,460	$54,460	$45,178	89
Des Moines	$51,410	$54,000	$42,220	$42,146	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Prepress Technicians and Workers salary in other states

Prepress Technicians and Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-5111.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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