Desktop Publishers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for desktop publishers is $26.58 an hour ($55,290 a year). About 3,350 people work in this job there.
Pay range for desktop publishers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.16 | $35,680 |
| 25% of workers | $21.02 | $43,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.58 | $55,290 |
| 75% of workers | $35.50 | $73,840 |
| 90% of workers | $46.23 | $96,170 |
Best-paying states for desktop publishers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $77,750 | 0 |
| California | $71,930 | 320 |
| Maryland | $69,820 | 140 |
| New Jersey | $63,020 | 100 |
| South Carolina | $62,320 | 40 |
| Illinois | $61,350 | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $61,170 | 80 |
| Texas | $57,760 | 270 |
| New York | $56,660 | 350 |
| Minnesota | $54,930 | 90 |
Education, experience and outlook for desktop publishers
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -14.5% over ten years, declining · about 300 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $116,580 |
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| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $104,000 |
| Editors | $77,920 |
| Web Developers | $92,650 |
| Film and Video Editors | $75,420 |
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