Plate Finishers - Set up and operate equipment to trim and mount electrotype or stereotype plates.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $37,970 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $18.26. The average wage in New Mexico is well below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $14.13 and most workers in this occupation earn between $10.06 and $16.17 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $37,970 | ||
| National Hourly | $18.26 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $20,918 | $29,393 | $33,630 |
| Statewide Hourly | $10.06 | $14.13 | $16.17 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | $24,989 | $30,509 | $33,269 |
| Hourly | $12.01 | $14.67 | $15.99 |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Eastern Annual | $18,054 | $23,174 | $25,734 |
| Hourly | $8.68 | $11.14 | $12.37 |
| Northern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Southwestern Annual | $23,965 | $29,142 | $31,731 |
| Hourly | $11.52 | $14.01 | $15.26 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 160 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will decrease by about -22 percent and an estmated 130 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is declining. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 0 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 160 | 130 | -2.40% | 0 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | - | - | - | - |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | 30 | 40 | 1.51% | 1 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | - | - | - | - |
| Eastern | 30 | 30 | -2.28% | 0 |
| Northern | 60 | 50 | -1.74% | 0 |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Bency Associates IT Computer Training | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.bency.com | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Commercial and Advertising Art | |
| + New Mexico State University - Alamogordo | ||
| Website:http://nmsua.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Graphic Design (NEW) | |
| + New Mexico State University- Albuquerque | ||
| Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Commercial and Advertising Art | |
| + NMSU - Dona Ana Community College | ||
| Website:http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Commercial and Advertising Art | |
| + San Juan College | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Commercial and Advertising Art | |
| + San Juan College - East | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1742.asp | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Commercial and Advertising Art | |
| + San Juan College - West | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1740.asp | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Commercial and Advertising Art | |
| + Santa Fe University of Art and Design | ||
| Website:http://www.santafeuniversity.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Design (NEW) | |
| + Southwest University of Visual Arts | ||
| Website:http://www.theartcenter.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Commercial and Advertising Art | |
| + Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institut | ||
| Website:http://www.sipi.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Graphic Communications, General (NEW) | |
| + Univerisity of New Mexico - Gallup | ||
| Website:http://www.gallup.unm.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | |
| + UNM School of Continuing Education | ||
| Website:http://dce.unm.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr. | Commercial and Advertising Art | |
| + Western New Mexico University | ||
| Website:http://www.wnmu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Commercial and Advertising Art | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
| Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Listening | Locating Information | Obersvation | Reading for Information | Teamwork | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | * |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | * |
| Miscellaneous Store Retailers | * |
| Paper Manufacturing | * |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | 44.1% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | * |
| Publishing Industries | 28.4% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
- Ad Compositor
- Ad Setter
- Advertisement Compositor
- Advertising Layout Worker
- Apprentice, Engraver, Photoengraving
- Apprentice, Lithographer
- Apprentice, Typesetter
- Bankman
- Blueprint Blocker
- Blueprint Cutter
- Blueprint Developer
- Blueprint Duplicator
- Blueprint Machine Operator
- Blueprint Maker
- Blueprint Processor
- Blueprint Reproducer
- Blueprinter
- Blueprinting Machine Operator
- Clamper
- Cold Type Artist
- Color Etcher
- Color Separation Photographer
- Color Stripper
- Composer
- Composing Room Manager
- Compositor
- Compositor Apprentice
- Computer Typesetter
- Computer to Plate Operator (CTP Operator)
- Copper Etcher
- Copper Plate Lithographer
- Desktop Operator
- Digital Prepress Operator
- Diploma Maker
- Dot Etcher Apprentice
- Dumpman
- Electronic Prepress Operator (EPP Operator)
- Electronic Prepress Technician (EPP Tech)
- Electrotyper Apprentice
- Equipment Monitor, Phototypesetting
- Etcher
- Etcher Apprentice, Photoengraving
- Etcher, Hand
- Etcher, Photoengraving
- Film Stripper, Printing
- Form Setter
- Form Worker
- Galley Stripper
- Graphic Artist
- Graphic Designer
- Graphic Technician
- Gravure Press Operator
- Halftone Operator
- Head Setter
- Imposer
- Intertype Operator
- Job Compositor
- Job Forwarder
- Job Lithographer
- Keyboard Operator
- Laser Beam Color Scanner Operator
- Layout Former
- Layup Worker
- Letterpress Setter
- Line Camera Operator
- Linotype Operator
- Linotype Worker
- Linotyper
- Linotypist
- Lithograph Designer
- Lithograph Operator
- Lithographer
- Lithographic Artist
- Lithographic Camera Operator
- Lithographic Etcher
- Lithographic Plate Maker
- Lithographic Plate-Maker Apprentice
- Lithographic Platemaker
- Lithographic Press Operator
- Lithopress Operator
- Lithostripper
- Lock Up Worker
- Ludlow Machine Operator
- Machine Compositor
- Make Up Arranger
- Make Up Worker
- Make-Up Arranger
- Manufacturing Assistant
- Manufacturing Associate
- Manufacturing Operator
- Map Mounter
- Monotype Caster
- Monotype Keyboard Operator
- Monotype Operator
- Monotype Setter
- Monotyper
- Monotypist
- Music Engraver
- Negative Assembler
- Negative Stripper
- Offset Camera Operator
- Offset Plate Maker
- Offset Platemaker
- Opaquer
- Pantograph Machine Operator
- Pantograph Operator
- Pantograph Setter
- Pantograph Transferrer
- Pantographer
- Paste Up Artist
- Paste Up Copy Camera Operator
- Paste-Up Artist
- Paste-Up Artist Apprentice
- Photo Mask Maker, Electron-Beam
- Photo Mask Technician, Electron-Beam
- Photocomposing Machine Operator
- Photoengraver Apprentice
- Photoengraving Finisher
- Photoengraving Printer
- Photoengraving Proofer
- Photoengraving Proofer Apprentice
- Photographer Apprentice, Lithographic
- Photographer, Lithographic
- Photographer, Photoengraving
- Photographic Lithographer
- Photographic Plate Maker
- Photographic Platemaker
- Photogravure Press Operator
- Photolettering Machine Operator
- Photolith Operator
- Photolithographer
- Photolithographic Stripper
- Phototypesetter
- Phototypesetter Operator
- Plate Developer
- Plate Grainer
- Plate Grainer Apprentice
- Plate Keeper
- Plate Maker
- Plate Maker, Printing
- Plate Mounter
- Plate Straightener
- Platemaker, Semiconductor Packages
- Pre-Press Proofer
- Pre-Press Technician
- Prepress Digital Technician
- Prepress Manager
- Prepress Operator
- Prepress Specialist
- Prepress Stripper
- Prepress Supervisor
- Prepress Technician
- Print Room Worker
- Printer, Lithographers
- Printer, Plate Maker
- Printer, Typesetters
- Printing Technician
- Process Artist
- Process Stripper
- Process Worker
- Production Coordinator
- Proofsheet Corrector
- Repeat Chief
- Repeat Photocomposing Machine Operator
- Retoucher, Photoengraving
- Roller Print Tender
- Roller Varnisher
- Router
- Runner
- Runner Out
- Scanner
- Scanner Operator
- Scanning Clerk
- Set Up Worker
- Sheet Layer
- Steel Die Printer
- Step and Repeat Camera Operator
- Step and Repeat Reduction Camera Operator
- Stereotyper Apprentice
- Stonehand
- Stoneman
- Striping Machine Operator
- Stripper Apprentice
- Stripper, Lithographic
- Technician, Graphic Arts
- Teletypesetter
- Teletypesetter Operator
- Terminal Makeup Operator
- Transfer Worker
- Transferrer
- Type Setter
- Type-Proof Reproducer
- Typecasting Machine Operator
- Typo Machine Operator
- Typographer
- Zinc Etcher
- Zincographer