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What is a printing services coordinator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a printing services coordinator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $18.6 an hour? That's $38,683 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 12% and produce 52,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScorePrinting Services CoordinatorUS Average
Salary
3.0

Avg. Salary $38,683

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.0

Growth rate 12%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.64%

Asian 5.23%

Black or African American 9.57%

Hispanic or Latino 18.65%

Unknown 4.72%

White 61.19%

Gender

female 52.50%

male 47.50%

Age - 48
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 - 48
Stress level
8.0

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Printing services coordinator career paths

Key steps to become a printing services coordinator

  1. Explore printing services coordinator education requirements

    Most common printing services coordinator degrees

    Bachelor's

    51.4 %

    Associate

    25.8 %

    High School Diploma

    12.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific printing services coordinator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Data Entry27.47%
    Print Vendors14.82%
    Print Production7.28%
    Graphic Design4.38%
    Troubleshoot3.22%
  3. Complete relevant printing services coordinator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New printing services coordinators 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 services coordinator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real printing services coordinator resumes.
  4. Research printing services coordinator duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and coordinate the workload of the release team members and are responsible for organizing and hosting all production release windows.
    • Proofread and release ads to press.
    • Sort and distribute mail throughout the hospital and run mail through Pitney Bowes machine.
    • Review and proofread printing proofs for color and copy; secures customer approval of proofs.
  5. Apply for printing services coordinator jobs

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

The average printing services coordinator salary in the United States is $38,683 per year or $19 per hour. Printing services coordinator salaries range between $30,000 and $49,000 per year.

Average printing services coordinator salary
$38,683 Yearly
$18.60 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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