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What Graphic
Production workers do
Most of our
students are employed in print and related graphic imaging business
throughout the local area.
Industry Wages:*
Production Manager........ $67,000 yr
Estimator........ $40,000 yr
Customer Service........ $40,000 yr
Graphic Design........ $40,500 yr
Prepress........ $45,000 yr
Small Press operator........ $38,000 yr
Press operator up to 29”........ $47,800 yr
Press operator up to 40”........ $54,000 yr
40” press feeder/helper........ $36,000 yr
Bindery cutter/folder operator........ $40,500 yr
General Bindery helper........ $27,400 yr
Benefits:*
Company provided health insurance........ 96%
Avg. % paid by company........ 85%
Company provided 401K retirement........ 59%
Bonuses to salaried employees........ 44%
Profitability bonuses........ 60%
Average Vacation........ 1-3 wks
Average sick days yr......... 5
*Wages/Benefits listed were compiled in 2006 by the Pacific Printing
and Imaging Association. They reflect the average for the top
salaries in the Seattle area. Entry level positions average 10-15%
lower.
Graphics
Production is a skilled worker industry. Students with hands on
experience through programs such as Highline’s are often given
preferential treatment when they go to find entry level employment.
Last updated:
April 04, 2008
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