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What is a printing manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScorePrinting ManagerUS Average
Salary
5.6

Avg. Salary $71,575

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.70%

Asian 4.58%

Black or African American 12.19%

Hispanic or Latino 17.58%

Unknown 4.08%

White 60.88%

Gender

female 32.11%

male 67.89%

Age - 47
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 - 47
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Printing manager career paths

Key steps to become a printing manager

  1. Explore printing manager education requirements

    Most common printing manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    52.7 %

    Associate

    23.4 %

    High School Diploma

    13.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific printing manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service20.11%
    Digital Print7.91%
    Direct Reports6.64%
    Adobe Photoshop4.67%
    Graphic Design4.33%
  3. Complete relevant printing manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New printing 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 printing manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real printing manager resumes.
  4. Research printing manager duties and responsibilities

    • Produce and manage all aspects of prepress printing, including process camera, film platemaking and storage.
    • Manage manufacturing of CD's and DVD's (including purchasing, offset and screen printing, and packaging).
    • Create protocols and standards directly with the ISO PDF council.
    • Create, approve and, monitor ISO quality standards in the area.
  5. Apply for printing manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a printing 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 printing manager salary

The average printing manager salary in the United States is $71,575 per year or $34 per hour. Printing manager salaries range between $44,000 and $114,000 per year.

Average printing manager salary
$71,575 Yearly
$34.41 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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