Average salary, compensation, and wages for Desktop publishers in the United States


Earnings for desktop publishers vary according to level of experience, training, location, and size of firm. Median annual earnings of desktop publishers were $31,620 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $24,030 and $41,280. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,670, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $52,540 a year. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of these workers in 2002 are presented in the following tabulation:

Printing and related support activities $35,140
Newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers 28,050
   






More information on Desktop publishers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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