Scanner vs prepress operator

The differences between scanners and prepress operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a scanner and a prepress operator. Additionally, a prepress operator has an average salary of $41,006, which is higher than the $29,178 average annual salary of a scanner.

The top three skills for a scanner include RF, computer system and input data. The most important skills for a prepress operator are mac, graphic design, and adobe creative suite.

Scanner vs prepress operator overview

	Scanner	Prepress Operator
Yearly salary	$29,178	$41,006
Hourly rate	$14.03	$19.71
Growth rate	-	-14%
Number of jobs	12,763	25,849
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Scanner vs prepress operator salary

Scanners and prepress operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Scanner	Prepress Operator
Average salary	$29,178	$41,006
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $36,000	Between $29,000 And $57,000
Highest paying City	Union City, CA	-
Highest paying state	North Dakota	-
Best paying company	American Woodmark	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between scanner and prepress operator education

There are a few differences between a scanner and a prepress operator in terms of educational background:

	Scanner	Prepress Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Business	Graphic Design
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Texas at Austin

Scanner vs prepress operator demographics

Here are the differences between scanners' and prepress operators' demographics:

	Scanner	Prepress Operator
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 35.2% Female, 64.8%	Male, 66.9% Female, 33.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 57.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 8.0% Unknown, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 8.4% White, 60.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	13%	13%

Differences between scanner and prepress operator duties and responsibilities

Scanner example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage database with clinical details and digital radiology imaging.
Scan all documents receive from prepping department according to client specifications using IBML and/ Kodak i600 series scanner.
Scan EHR and paper offices.
Maintain (HIPPA) privacy and security rules.
Scan groceries at a fast pace and safely manner.
Scan and load packages on and off FedEx trucks.

Prepress operator example responsibilities.

Make PDF files manages fonts, scans using flat bed scanners and download PDF files and import them into page layout.
Perform G7 color certification Epson inkjet proofing systems.
Provide customers with troubleshooting assistance and procedures on postscript, imposition, trapping, color management and PDF issues.
Work in Macintosh and PC environment.
Output printing plates using Creo Trendsetter.
Work perform on Macintosh and PC computers.

Scanner vs prepress operator skills

Common scanner skills

RF, 28%
Computer System, 12%
Input Data, 9%
Pallet Jack, 7%
Scan Product, 6%
Patient Charts, 5%

Common prepress operator skills

Mac, 8%
Graphic Design, 8%
Adobe Creative Suite, 7%
PC, 6%
BARS, 6%
Desktop, 5%