How much does a Hand Compositor/Typesetters make in San Diego, CA? The average Hand Compositor/Typesetters salary in San Diego, CA is $45,184 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $37,223 and $54,680. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Hand Compositor/Typesetters Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hand Compositor/Typesetters Salary $29,974 San Diego,CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Hand Compositor/Typesetters Salary $37,223 San Diego,CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Hand Compositor/Typesetters Salary $45,184 San Diego,CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Hand Compositor/Typesetters Salary $54,680 San Diego,CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Hand Compositor/Typesetters Salary $63,325 San Diego,CA February 26, 2024
25% $37,223 10% $29,974 90% $63,325 75% $54,680 $45,184 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria

Job Description for Hand Compositor/Typesetters

Hand Compositor/Typesetters sets type by hand and machine. Assembles type and cuts in galley for printing articles, headings, and other printed matter. Being a Hand Compositor/Typesetters determines type size, style, and compositional pattern from work order. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additionally, Hand Compositor/Typesetters may have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

Employers: Job Description Management Tool

See user submitted job responsibilities for Hand Compositor/Typesetters.

Salary.com job board provides millions of Hand Compositor/Typesetters information for you to search for. Click on search button below to see Hand Compositor/Typesetters job openings or enter a new job title here.

Job Openings for Hand Compositor/Typesetters in San Diego, CA
Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:
See if your skills match up? Check skills for Hand Compositor/Typesetters

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Hand Compositor/Typesetters salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Hand Compositor/Typesetters, the highest Hand Compositor/Typesetters salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Hand Compositor/Typesetters salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Hand Compositor/Typesetters salary is in Miami, FL, where the Hand Compositor/Typesetters salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

Take just three simple steps below to generate your own personalized salary report

Step 1 of 3

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Hand Compositor/Typesetters, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
37223
54680
45184

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
37223
54680
45184
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Hand Compositor/Typesetters in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Hand Compositor/Typesetters ranges from $37,223 to $54,680 with the average base salary of $45,184. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,223 to $54,680 with the average total cash compensation of $45,184.
Step 2 of 3

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

37223
54680

 

Step 3 of 3

How much should you be paid?

About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in San Diego, California

Hand Compositor/Typesetters Salary in popular cities: Los AngelesSan JoseSan Francisco

Recently searched related titles: Property Management Clerk, Retirement Operations Specialist

Jobs with a similar salary range to Hand Compositor/Typesetters : Park Ranger

Salary estimation for Hand Compositor/Typesetters at companies like : Cedartown Aid Opco LLC, Inspira Medical Group Maternal/Fetal Medicine, Nether Edge hospital

Jobs with a similar salary range to Hand Compositor/Typesetters : Residential Contractor, Catholic Priest, Accredited Residential Manager