BDodson827 · 06-27-2006, 02:25 PM

Curiosity makes me ask, what is the average salary for someone who works on a printer? Assuming you do the graphic design, print, application, packaging, et cetera? What would you generally expect to make per hour? per year even?

I've heard anywhere from $12-$22 depending on experience. But, lets hear from you guys....

jeffr0wland · 06-27-2006, 02:54 PM

This is a loaded question. It depends on the area of the country you work, the size/sales of the company, the experience you have, the skill level and a lot of other factors. Take for instance my postition; I'm the creative director of a small shop that has 13 employees. I'm responsible for the marketing, overseeing all design done in-house, deciding on which materials to be used, sales, meeting with clients, and a couple other hats. Knowing other people in my same position at different companies, the salaries range from $35K to $80K per year.

cg- · 09-18-2006, 02:39 PM

I do the printing, design, finishing, printer maintenance and any IT work here. I get a grand total of $13.50/hour. I'm considering waiting tables though (seriously)

cieje · 09-19-2006, 08:48 AM

I also do the prepress, design, printer maintenance, material ordering, IT, really... anything to do with printing digital. Also, I do regular cutting/weeding/applying of vinyl too - and fabrication on pvc or aluminum. and I get $11/hr :-/

eye4clr · 09-19-2006, 01:35 PM

I see most top production people making between 15-20/hr. Bear in mind that the list of your responsibilities and how well you do them are seperate issues

I could have one person who deserves half compared to another for the same responsibilities.

Eagle Spirit · 09-20-2006, 12:48 PM

Your suppose to get paid to do this?

javila · 09-20-2006, 05:35 PM

^ :lol

but really, we can get paid?

Speed Media · 01-15-2007, 09:21 PM

Eagle beat me to it.. All along I thought I was just doing this for fun!! lol

In my area in Michigan the pay is terrible. I am a very well qualified degreed designer with about 8 years total experience that has been running my own shop and the last job offer I received was $12.00 an hour.. I'll just keep struggling along on my own for that.

Thanks,
Kurt

bigbly · 01-15-2007, 09:51 PM

my ex wife told me I HAD to keep working for myself cos I'm unemployable..

now there's a reference

BDodson827 · 01-16-2007, 05:14 PM

I've always wanted to work for myself because I always thought my boss was an a--hole.

Even so, my boss would still be an a--hole, but I'd respect him, :-P

Well, time for a raise then, I'm having fun and all, but I'd like to have fun with more money!

06-27-2006, 02:25 PM	#1
BDodson827 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 791 Printer: 74" Roland - Dye Sub Convert	Average Salary? Curiosity makes me ask, what is the average salary for someone who works on a printer? Assuming you do the graphic design, print, application, packaging, et cetera? What would you generally expect to make per hour? per year even? I've heard anywhere from $12-$22 depending on experience. But, lets hear from you guys....

06-27-2006, 02:54 PM	#2
jeffr0wland Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 195 Printer: Colorspan 72SI - Colorspan 72UVR - Mimaki JV3 160S	This is a loaded question. It depends on the area of the country you work, the size/sales of the company, the experience you have, the skill level and a lot of other factors. Take for instance my postition; I'm the creative director of a small shop that has 13 employees. I'm responsible for the marketing, overseeing all design done in-house, deciding on which materials to be used, sales, meeting with clients, and a couple other hats. Knowing other people in my same position at different companies, the salaries range from $35K to $80K per year. __________________ Jeff Rowland Design - Freelance artist - coming soon

09-19-2006, 01:35 PM	#5
eye4clr Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,410 Printer: HP9000, HP45500, JV3, Onyx	I see most top production people making between 15-20/hr. Bear in mind that the list of your responsibilities and how well you do them are seperate issues I could have one person who deserves half compared to another for the same responsibilities. __________________ -- Pacific Print Works "For every big problem there is a simple answer, and it's wrong." - Author unknown

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09-18-2006, 02:39 PM	#3
cg- Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 106 Printer:	I do the printing, design, finishing, printer maintenance and any IT work here. I get a grand total of $13.50/hour. I'm considering waiting tables though (seriously)

09-19-2006, 08:48 AM	#4
cieje Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 144 Printer: SP300	I also do the prepress, design, printer maintenance, material ordering, IT, really... anything to do with printing digital. Also, I do regular cutting/weeding/applying of vinyl too - and fabrication on pvc or aluminum. and I get $11/hr :-/

09-20-2006, 12:48 PM	#6
Eagle Spirit Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 82 Printer: SC-545EX	Your suppose to get paid to do this?

09-20-2006, 05:35 PM	#7
javila Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 182 Printer: Roland 545EX	^ :lol but really, we can get paid?

01-15-2007, 09:21 PM	#8
Speed Media Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 70 Printer: Mimaki JV3 75SPII	Eagle beat me to it.. All along I thought I was just doing this for fun!! lol In my area in Michigan the pay is terrible. I am a very well qualified degreed designer with about 8 years total experience that has been running my own shop and the last job offer I received was $12.00 an hour.. I'll just keep struggling along on my own for that. Thanks, Kurt

01-15-2007, 09:51 PM	#9
bigbly Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 303 Printer: SJ-745EX, hp5000/5500, epson4000, summa d120se	my ex wife told me I HAD to keep working for myself cos I'm unemployable.. now there's a reference

01-16-2007, 05:14 PM	#10
BDodson827 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 791 Printer: 74" Roland - Dye Sub Convert	I've always wanted to work for myself because I always thought my boss was an a--hole. Even so, my boss would still be an a--hole, but I'd respect him, :-P Well, time for a raise then, I'm having fun and all, but I'd like to have fun with more money!

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