Desktop Publishers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $75,490 +40.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.29
10th percentile $59,470
90th percentile $84,050
Employed locally 60
National median $53,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,470
    25th
    $75,490
    50th (median)
    $75,490
    75th
    $77,210
    90th
    $84,050

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Desktop Publishers salary vs area income 74% Median Desktop Publishers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Desktop Publishers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,710

    Nearby metros — Desktop Publishers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Colorado $75,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,710
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,190
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,130
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $54,600

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,310
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,290
    Office Clerks, General $58,920
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Desktop Publishers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Desktop Publishers in Denver, CO is $36.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.16 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Desktop Publishers salaries?

    The median Desktop Publishers salary in Denver, CO is 40.8% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Desktop Publishers (10th percentile) earn around $59,470 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,490.