Desktop Publishers Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Desktop Publishers positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$53,620
National average
Salary Range
$34,650 – $92,880
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Desktop Publishers Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $75,490 | $49,660 | $87,560 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $75,490 | $59,470 | $84,050 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $74,410 | $38,320 | $110,290 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $72,820 | $53,840 | $84,680 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $70,500 | $51,120 | $114,390 |
| New York | $65,740 | $45,100 | $113,570 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $65,710 | $40,770 | $142,580 |
| New Jersey | $65,650 | $32,140 | $98,860 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $65,330 | $45,980 | $83,850 |
| California | $63,620 | $38,320 | $110,290 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $61,210 | $38,540 | $134,310 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,190 | $41,430 | $88,170 |
| Minnesota | $61,020 | $38,260 | $91,020 |
| Oregon | $61,020 | $46,700 | $88,170 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $61,020 | $38,170 | $91,560 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $59,130 | $37,960 | $81,960 |
| Maryland | $56,590 | $44,890 | $92,440 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $55,870 | $31,580 | $69,830 |
| Louisiana | $55,110 | $21,240 | $82,210 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $54,600 | $44,900 | $95,170 |
| Massachusetts | $54,590 | $39,700 | $83,840 |
| Arizona | $54,310 | $45,310 | $81,810 |
| Illinois | $53,730 | $38,350 | $53,730 |
| Florida | $51,850 | $40,420 | $72,410 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $51,850 | $40,140 | $58,500 |
| Indiana | $51,520 | $35,390 | $68,970 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $50,660 | $43,180 | $87,250 |
| South Carolina | $50,660 | $43,700 | $92,110 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $49,980 | $49,980 | $71,800 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $49,910 | $34,900 | $60,260 |
| Maine | $48,660 | $31,200 | $56,850 |
| Texas | $47,940 | $29,980 | $73,930 |
| Missouri | $46,770 | $33,530 | $59,480 |
| North Carolina | $46,380 | $31,820 | $92,130 |
| Ohio | $45,130 | $27,470 | $75,240 |
| Georgia | $45,000 | $32,910 | $108,780 |
| Oklahoma | $43,790 | $19,840 | $66,380 |
| Tennessee | $42,940 | $28,550 | $54,520 |
| Nebraska | $38,070 | $32,520 | $62,810 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $37,200 | $34,690 | $84,120 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $36,460 | $29,110 | $67,790 |
| Kentucky | $33,780 | $19,390 | $57,900 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Desktop Publishers make?▾
The median annual salary for a Desktop Publishers is $53,620, with a typical range of $34,650 – $92,880 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Desktop Publishers?▾
Entry-level Desktop Publishers positions typically start around $34,650 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Desktop Publisherss earn the most?▾
Desktop Publisherss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.
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