SOC 43-9031 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Desktop Publishers is $53,622 per year ($25.78/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $42,682 and $71,989 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $92,893 per year. There are approximately 4,000 desktop publishers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $16.66 | $34,653 |
| P25 | $20.52 | $42,682 |
| P50MEDIAN | $25.78 | $53,622 |
| P75 | $34.61 | $71,989 |
| P90 | $44.66 | $92,893 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Desktop Publishers is $53,622 per year ($25.78/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $42,682 and $71,989 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Desktop Publishers is $92,893 per year ($44.66/hr). The 75th percentile is $71,989 per year.
Entry-level Desktop Publishers (10th percentile) earn approximately $34,653 per year ($16.66/hr). The 25th percentile is $42,682 per year.
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