Desktop Publishers Salary by City (2026)
18 metro areas · National average: $63,893 · Source: BLS OEWS
The table below shows Desktop Publishers salaries across 18 U.S. metropolitan areas, sorted from highest to lowest. Click any city to see the full wage breakdown.
| Metro Area | Mean Annual |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $83,860 |
| New York, NY | $78,460 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,190 |
| Denver, CO | $73,780 |
| Washington, DC | $73,190 |
| Sacramento, CA | $71,660 |
| Boston, MA | $65,680 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $65,330 |
| Portland, OR | $63,970 |
| Baltimore, MD | $61,690 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $59,640 |
| Austin, TX | $57,490 |
| Miami, FL | $54,880 |
| Dallas, TX | $54,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $54,270 |
| Orlando, FL | $53,660 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $52,400 |
| Houston, TX | $48,220 |