SOC 439031

Desktop Publishers

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

National Median

$53,620

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$53,620

Entry Level (10th pct)

$34,650

Experienced (90th pct)

$92,880

Total Employed

4,000

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$34,650 - $42,680
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$42,680 - $71,990
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$71,990 - $92,880

Highest Paying Locations for Desktop Publishers

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

$75,490

+40.8% vs national

Colorado

$75,490

+40.8% vs national

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

$74,410

+38.8% vs national

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

$72,820

+35.8% vs national

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

$70,500

+31.5% vs national

Desktop Publishers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 42 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$75,490	60
Colorado	$75,490	80
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$74,410	150
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$72,820	50
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$70,500	400
New York	$65,740	490
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$65,710	60
New Jersey	$65,650	70
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$65,330	90
California	$63,620	460
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$61,210	70
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$61,190	30
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$61,020	110
Minnesota	$61,020	230
Oregon	$61,020	60
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$59,130	50
Maryland	$56,590	90
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$55,870	170
Louisiana	$55,110	60
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$54,600	50
Massachusetts	$54,590	140
Arizona	$54,310	80
Illinois	$53,730	140
Florida	$51,850	230
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$51,850	N/A
Indiana	$51,520	60
South Carolina	$50,660	40
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$50,660	50
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	$49,980	30
Jacksonville, FL	$49,910	40
Maine	$48,660	40
Texas	$47,940	410
Missouri	$46,770	30
North Carolina	$46,380	80
Ohio	$45,130	50
Georgia	$45,000	270
Oklahoma	$43,790	50
Tennessee	$42,940	80
Nebraska	$38,070	30
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$37,200	40
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$36,460	90
Kentucky	$33,780	30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Desktop Publishers?

The national median annual salary for Desktop Publishers is $53,620, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Desktop Publisherss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Desktop Publisherss is Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median salary of $75,490.

How much can an experienced Desktop Publishers make?

Top-earning Desktop Publisherss (90th percentile) make $92,880 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.