How much does a Platemaker make in the United States? The average Platemaker salary in the United States is $47,825 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $39,277 and $57,660. 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. 

Platemaker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Platemaker Salary $31,494 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Platemaker Salary $39,277 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Platemaker Salary $47,825 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Platemaker Salary $57,660 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Platemaker Salary $66,614 US February 26, 2024
25% $39,277 10% $31,494 90% $66,614 75% $57,660 $47,825 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Adobe Illustrator: Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. Graphic designers use Illustrator to create vector graphics. You can produce logos, detailed illustrations, web page designs and many more.

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Color Management: In digital imaging systems, color management (or colour management) is the controlled conversion between the color representations of various devices, such as image scanners, digital cameras, monitors, TV screens, film printers, computer printers, offset presses, and corresponding media. The primary goal of color management is to obtain a good match across color devices; for example, the colors of one frame of a video should appear the same on a computer LCD monitor, on a plasma TV screen, and as a printed poster. Color management helps to achieve the same appearance on all of these devices, provided the devices are capable of delivering the needed color intensities. With photography it is often critical that prints or online gallery appear how they were intended. Color management cannot guarantee identical color reproduction, as this is rarely possible, but it can at least give more control over any changes which may occur.

Customer Service 0.06%
Adobe Illustrator 0.08%
Color Management 0.04%
Others 99.82%

Job Description for Platemaker

Platemaker creates offset or flexo press plates according to job specifications and established procedures using platemaking, testing and computer equipment. Performs quality inspection of plates to ensure they meet specifications and to identify any imperfections. Being a Platemaker maintains production records according to required protocols. Cleans processing equipment and maintains supply inventory. Additionally, Platemaker follows all required quality and safety procedures. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Platemaker works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Platemaker typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Platemaker

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Platemaker, the first career path typically progresses to Injection Molding Machine Operator III.

The second career path typically starts with a Machine Operator III position, and then progresses to Machine Operator Supervisor.

The third career path typically starts with a Machinist III position, and then progresses to Machine Shop Production Supervisor I.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with a Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Operator II position, and then progresses to Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Operator III.

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Platemaker salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Platemaker, the highest Platemaker salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Platemaker salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Platemaker salary is in Miami, FL, where the Platemaker 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%

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