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Desktop Publishers salary in United States

The median desktop publishers salary is $55,290 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$35,680
Median (p50)
$55,290
Top (p90)
$96,170
Sample size
3,350

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$35,680
p25$43,730
Median$55,290
p75$73,840
Top (p90)$96,170
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Desktop Publishers salary by region

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$83,280
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$80,960
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$77,750
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$72,590
California$71,930
Maryland$69,820
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$68,060
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$63,030
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$63,020
New Jersey$63,020

Pay trend

Up 7.4% from 2023 to 2025.

$57,6802023
$60,2502024
$61,9702025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Desktop Publishers salary FAQs

What is the average Desktop Publishers salary in United States?

The median Desktop Publishers salary in United States is $55,290 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of desktop publisherss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Desktop Publishers earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $35,680 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $96,170 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $55,290.

Do Desktop Publishers salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is among the highest at $83,280, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Desktop Publishers salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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