Desktop Publishers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $59,130 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.43
10th percentile $37,960
90th percentile $81,960
Employed locally 50
National median $53,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,960
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $59,130
    75th
    $70,560
    90th
    $81,960

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Desktop Publishers salary vs area income 61% Median Desktop Publishers salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Desktop Publishers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Colorado $75,490
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $75,490
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,410
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $72,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,500
    New York $65,740

    Nearby metros — Desktop Publishers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,870
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,460

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Office Clerks, General $42,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,300
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $66,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Desktop Publishers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Desktop Publishers in Austin, TX is $28.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.26 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Desktop Publishers salaries?

    The median Desktop Publishers salary in Austin, TX is 10.3% above the national median of $53,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Desktop Publishers in Austin?

    Entry-level Desktop Publishers (10th percentile) earn around $37,960 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.