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What is a print traffic manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScorePrint Traffic ManagerUS Average
Salary
3.7

Avg. Salary $47,742

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.42%

Asian 6.16%

Black or African American 11.38%

Hispanic or Latino 18.88%

Unknown 4.31%

White 58.85%

Gender

female 61.64%

male 38.36%

Age - 45
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 45
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.3

Work life balance is very poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a print traffic manager

  1. Explore print traffic manager education requirements

    Most common print traffic manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    82.1 %

    Master's

    8.9 %

    Associate

    8.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific print traffic manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Print ADS17.09%
    Production Schedules17.04%
    Print Vendors15.09%
    Print Production12.66%
    Coordinators11.04%
  3. Complete relevant print traffic manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New print traffic managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a print traffic manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real print traffic manager resumes.
  4. Research print traffic manager duties and responsibilities

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    • Answer sales department questions regarding inventory, Marketron and copy traffic.
  5. Apply for print traffic manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a print traffic manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average print traffic manager salary

The average print traffic manager salary in the United States is $47,742 per year or $23 per hour. Print traffic manager salaries range between $25,000 and $90,000 per year.

Average print traffic manager salary
$47,742 Yearly
$22.95 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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