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Job Description


	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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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Prepress Technicians and Workers
Printing and Related Support Activities	17,500
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	3,770
Converted Paper Product Manufacturing	2,200
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services	870
Plastics Product Manufacturing	740
Employment Services	550
Management of Companies and Enterprises	480
Specialized Design Services	410
Business Support Services	300
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only)	270

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Prepress Technicians and Workers
Average Annual Salary	$42,240
Average Hourly Wage	$20.31
Total Employment	29,990