Desktop Publishers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $55,870 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.86
10th percentile $31,580
90th percentile $69,830
Employed locally 170
National median $53,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,580
    25th
    $37,560
    50th (median)
    $55,870
    75th
    $69,830
    90th
    $69,830

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Desktop Publishers salary vs area income 64% Median Desktop Publishers salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Desktop Publishers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $75,490
    Colorado $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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,130
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,460

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$42,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,360
    Office Clerks, General$41,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,530
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Desktop Publishers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Desktop Publishers in Dallas, TX is $26.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.70 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Desktop Publishers salaries?

    The median Desktop Publishers salary in Dallas, TX is 4.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Desktop Publishers (10th percentile) earn around $31,580 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,560.